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Let’s get physical

BEN, the charity dedicated to supporting those working in the automotive industry, has launched a new physical health and wellbeing campaign pledging to help employees stay fit and healthy. More […]

Ford focuses on environmental impact

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to explore the use of the tequila producer’s agave plant by-product to develop more sustainable bioplastics. They are testing the bioplastic […]

BCA acquires Paragon

BCA has acquired Paragon Automotive acquired for an initial £105 million in a deal that could bring in a further £30 million over the next two financial years, subject to […]

UH makes top 10 racers

University of Hertfordshire Racing has placed ninth out of 114 universities at the 2016 Formula Student competition, held at Silverstone. The event, which took place from 14-17 July, accelerated into […]

Retention high for BMW

BMW Insured Warranty has continued to achieve ‘exceptional’ customer retention success with over 50% of Insured Warranty customers renewing cover at the end of their first year. A total of […]

Vauxhall issues second Zafira recall

Vauxhall has admitted that it’s known about the problem which has caused hundreds of its cars to burst into flames since 2009, but didn’t begin investigating until 2014. Company director […]

Business leaders unprepared for driverless cars

Nine in 10 business leaders in the UK insurance and broker industries have made no provisions for driverless cars, even though the same number believe the technology will have a […]

Fix & Go Hereford opens doors

A Fix & Go express repair centre is operational in Hereford, just four months after owner Steve Peart added Fix Auto Hereford to his portfolio of traditional and express bodyshops. […]

Fix Auto expands coastline coverage

Fix Auto UK will increase its south coast presence with the development of a brand new state-of-the-art bodyshop in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Terry and Chris Clemens, owners of […]

Logistics concerns post Brexit

Freight Transport Association (FTA) chief executive David Wells has urged new Prime Minister Theresa May to prioritise logistics when it comes to Brexit negotiations to ensure goods can move freely […]

Insurers call for greater data sharing

Both the insurer and manufacturer must play a role in determining who was at fault when an accident happens. Direct Line Group has called for more data sharing between manufacturers […]

Brexit set to boost used car market

The decision to leave the EU could provide a boost to the used car sector at the expense of new car sales predicts Startline Motor Finance. The company believes that […]