Blackrock to sue VW
The BBC reports that asset management firm Blackrock and a group of institutional shareholders are set to sue Volkswagen for £1.7bn over ‘dieselgate’. The report claims investors, including sovereign wealth […]
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Project Edward gets backing
My Car Check is supporting Project Edward, European Day Without A Road Death, on Wednesday 21 September 2016. The initiative has been devised by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, […]
Nissan competition nears climax
The climax to the Nissan Bodyshop of the Year 2016 competition takes place at the end of September. The top five performers this year are: Boundary Garage – Oldham Devonshire […]
UK can lead in IM market
The Intelligent Mobility market will be worth £900bn by 2025, according to a presentation at this week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2016, held at Millbrook. The presentation was conducted by […]
Driverless inquiry invites feedback
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has invited contributions to its new inquiry, which will investigate future uses of driverless vehicles in the UK. With the UK regarded […]
Corkscrew test leads to champagne moment
Millbrook celebrated hosting another successful Low Carbon Vehicle Event with a successful demonstration of its first corkscrew roll over testing facility. Only commissioned last month, it will provide customers with […]
Auto Windscreens appoints new MD
Auto Windscreens has named Rupert Armitage as its new manager director. Rupert has been acting managing director since January 2016 and will now lead the business moving forward. Prior to […]
Shell considering EV charging points
Shell service stations has confirmed it is considering featuring electric car charging points from next year, according to The Guardian. A freedom of information request by DeSmogBlog found emails that […]
Key appointment for IAATI
Neil Thomas, head of investigative services at anti-fraud experts Asset Protection Unit (APU), has been appointed to the board of directors at the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI). […]
LEAF turns over 15,000 units
Nissan has passed the 15,000 milestone of LEAF sales in the UK. It’s marking the occasion by offering a £500 discount to all retail customers who buy either a LEAF […]
A viable alternative to ownership?
Europcar has launched a new service which it believes could be a viable alternative to traditional car ownership. Europcar Long Term offers drivers a car, typically less than six months […]
Holt makes finals
Bournemouth-based Holt Recruitment, a leading motor trade recruitment company, has made it as a finalist in the national Recruitment Business Awards. Now in their 14th year, the Awards attract hundreds […]
