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Brexit raises doubts in Sunderland

Questions have been raised over Nissan’s continued investment in its car manufacturing plant in Sunderland, where nearly 7,000 people are employed. The Japanese car manufacturer has already committed to building […]

Awards finalists announced

The finalists in this year’s bodyshop Awards (#be2016) have been announced. The full list of finalists for the bodyshop Awards 2016 are:   Bodyshop Manager of the Year (sponsored by […]

Some telling signs

New research for Kwik Fit has revealed that the average driver knows only 79% of UK road sign meanings, with one in five road signs a mystery.  For two in […]

Mahindra delivers a first

Mahindra International UK has made the first delivery of its e2o – its new all-electric city car. Having only recently launched its savvy, eco, affordable and commuter-friendly car into the […]

IATF to publish new standard

One of the automotive industry’s most widely used International Standards for quality management, ISO/TS 16949, is set to evolve with the publication of a new global industry standard by the […]

VisionTrack fits Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens has specified VisionTrack’s VT2000 telematics cameras in its technicians’ vans for better incident management and to minimise risks. Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen repair and replacement […]

Millbrook backs True MPG test

Whatcar.com’s True MPG real-world fuel economy tool is now using a new measurement system with support from leading automotive technology test centre, Millbrook. Starting this month, the True MPG test […]

Police back TyreSafe

The East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) has lent its support to TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance. EMOpSS’ support for […]

Green party for Trustford

Trustford has been named Green Apple World Ambassador 2016 in recognition for its ongoing commitment to minimising environmental impact. Set up by the Green Organisation as part of its international […]

How cool is your car

Technicians have been sweating to keep up with a 76% rise in demand for air conditioning services over the summer. The spike since May has been reported by Autodata, a […]

Premiums only heading one way

Motor insurance premiums have increased 10% in a year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Its Quarterly Average Private Comprehensive Motor Insurance Premium Tracker found […]

VW still setting the pace

Volkswagen remains Europe’s best-selling car brand. Despite its reputation taking a hammering following the emissions scandal last September, the German car maker sold nearly 850,000 units in the first six […]