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Ford pushes for automation

Ford has committed to developing high-volume autonomous vehicles to use in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing scheme within five years. The car manufacturer is working with four start-ups to accelerate progress, […]

Innovation award for Axalta

Swiss based Axalta Coating Systems has been honoured with a supplier award for innovation by French car maker Renault. Adrien Schrobiltgen, Vice President of Refinish Systems for Europe, Middle East […]

Industry recalibration on the cards

As quality and safety standards continue to evolve, manufacturers across industries will be compelled to calibrate items they had not previously considered. An analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Calibration and […]

RAC thrives in independent market

The adoption of the RAC Car Passport provenance check is being led by non-franchise dealers. RAC Car Passport documentation is designed to maximise the credibility of the check, a £10,000 […]

IAM RoadSmart reveals true cost of crashes

Transport industry fleet managers were shocked to discover the true cost of crashes among their drivers. IAM RoadSmart hosted a number of blue-chip companies such as Cannon Hygiene and Pest […]

Top tips for car buyers

Ahead of one of the busiest months of the year for car buyers, consumers have been encouraged to follow a few simple steps when purchasing a new vehicle. September is […]

Air quality concerns on the rise

Internet searches relating to air pollution have increased 750% in the UK in the last decade, according to the producer of the world’s best-selling electric car. Nissan, which produces the […]

RMI enhances MOT training

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is responding to industry demand by opening two new training academies in the north and south of England, increasing the provision of MOT training […]

BEN adds online recruitment service

BEN has launched a new recruitment website designed to give automotive recruiters a niche job board exclusively for the industry. With more than 1,300 jobs already listed, the site is […]

German regulators approve VW fix

Volkswagen AG will begin technical fixes on 460,000 diesel cars after receiving German regulatory approval. The approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority applies to models with 1.2-liter EA189 engines […]

‘Strong appetite for used vehicles’

The market for used cars is flourishing, according to cap hpi, which has revealed the best-selling brands across a number of sectors. Based on the latest market sales data, it […]

BMW sets China deadline

BMW plans to launch self-driving vehicles in China in 2021. The German car manufacturer announced at a summit on artificial intelligence and robotics in China’s southern city of Shenzhen that […]