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Volvo Cars has added Microsoft’s Skype for Business to its 90 Series cars, heralding what it calls ‘a new era for in-car productivity’. In Volvo’s 90 Series cars people will […]

The BMW 3 series was the most searched for car on Auto Trader in 2016, a title the vehicle has held on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for a sixth […]

Emerging factors in the transport sector means business-as-usual will not be an option in 2017 and business models will need to change according to James Stamp, UK head of transport […]

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Another year is nearly over and everyone here at bodyshop Magazine would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always, it’s […]

New cars will have to pass new emissions tests from next year after European Union nations backed measures to strengthen on-road tests. It’s hoped these tests will provide a safety […]

Tesla is increasing the prices of its cars in the UK by five per cent, blaming the country’s vote to the leave the European Union for the spike. A company […]

The Association for British Insurers (ABI) has responded to EU regulations stipulating that all motorised vehicles must be insured. The EU directive would include everything from golf buggies, ride-on lawnmowers, […]

The government is meeting with mobile phone manufacturers to discuss blocking software within cars. A recent report found the majority of the public would back such a move, with many […]

Uber’s expansion is continuing apace despite setbacks, with the announcement that it’s launched its first fleet of electric cars in Madrid. The ride hailing first launched in Spain in 2014 […]

Honda is in discussions to supply vehicles to Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Waymo only became an independent company a week ago but the deal continues the trend of carmakers […]

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing rose 9.7% in November 2016, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Production for export continues to drive growth, […]