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Fleet software provider at the double

Software developer for fleets TruTac is doubling the size of its premises and launching a recruitment drive to strengthen its fast-expanding team. The Coventry-based company delivers software solutions for all […]

DVLA auctions world cup registration

A personalised registration commemorating England’s world cup victory of 1966 is being auctioned by the DVLA – 50 years since the historic win. The registration WC66 ENG will be among […]

Swansway wins national recognition

Family owned and run Swansway Group has picked up a nationally recognised employer of the year award. Crewe-based Swansway Group operates 20 dealerships spread between Preston and Birmingham with the […]

Electrical faults increasingly common

Electrical faults are most likely to provide motorists with an unwanted repair bill just as their car exits the standard three-year manufacturer’s warranty period, according to Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index. […]

Laird launches SwiftCase

Laird Expert has introduced its SwiftCase claims management system designed to ensure immediate receipt of instructions intelligently assigned to the appropriate expert. Laird Expert claims road traffic accident solicitors can […]

Brokers expect leasing to grow

A survey of vehicle leasing brokers has revealed 87% of brokers report a buoyant market with demand for leases or other financial products on the up. Conducted by the Leasing Broker […]

RCI appoint Verex

RCI Financial Services (RCI FS) has appointed Verex to operate its seven day and annual motor insurance schemes for Renault and Dacia. Verex, a specialist in vehicle manufacturer insurance schemes, […]

IMI backs cabinet reshuffle

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the news that skills has, once again, become part of the remit for the Department for Education, […]

Registrations rise before Brexit bite

Passenger car registrations in the European Union rose 6.9% year on year in June, meaning the first half of 2016 recorded a 9.4% year on year growth. Figures published by […]

Samsung makes automotive move

Samsung Electronics is reported to be investing $450m in a Chinese manufacturer of electric cars and batteries. The Korea Economic Daily has reported that Samsung is taking a four per […]

UK government urged to prosecute VW

The Transport Select Committee has described Volkswagen’s decision not to compensate UK drivers affected by dieselgate as deeply unfair, and called on the UK government to prosecute the German car […]

Oxbotica launches driverless software

Oxbotica, an award-winning Oxford-based technology company, has launched its new Selenium mobile autonomy software solution with a purpose built concept vehicle at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. Selenium can work […]