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Hella Gutmann reveals winner

Hella Gutmann has named Tony Lewis of the Bodytec Accident Repair Centre in Lincoln as the winner of its Automechanika Birmingham Mega Macs 56 competition. Hundreds entered the competition as […]

GYS wins Mercedes-Benz approval

GYS has successfully achieved Mercedes-Benz approval for its Neopulse 300 welder following extensive testing to the high specification that the Daimler AG group demand. The GYS Neopulse 300 can now […]

BCF satisfaction rises

The biennial British Coatings Federation (BCF) member survey has highlighted that overall member satisfaction has risen from 88% to 90%. Nearly 100 BCF members from across the paints, coatings, printing […]

Drivers urged to have their say

Drivers have been invited to take part in a government consultation aimed at preparing UK roads for automated cars. Traffic laws and the Highway code will both be altered to […]

New kid on the electric block

A Chinese joint venture aims to pull the rug from under Tesla’s feet by mass producing electric self-driving cars before 2020. Automotive venture Future Mobility, backed by tech giants Tencent, […]

MK introduces free parking for EVs

Milton Keynes has launched the first green-vehicle permit offering 15,000 electric cars free parking. Drivers of electric cars will also soon be able to use bus lanes in the city. […]

Tesla for hire

An Altrincham-based car leasing and contract hire specialist is saving customers money by offering the Tesla Model S for hire and lease. The Model S is exempt from both road […]

Branson’s 15-year electric vision

Richard Branson believes that all cars could be electric within just 15 years. The British entrepreneur said, ‘Fifteen years from now, I suspect every car on the road will be […]

Allianz aims for top spot

Allianz has refreshed its entire commercial motor trade product suite in a bid to become the top insurer in the sector. Its new portfolio is specifically designed to serve SME […]

Insurance must evolve with driverless technology

Axa has warned that driverless cars will demand a new raft of insurance cover. It believes cyber crime will be a serious issue with vehicles hacked to conduct criminal activity, […]

Covéa looks on the Brightside

Brightside Group is hoping to fill the space in the motor insurance industry left by Markerstudy’s withdrawal by signing a new capacity deal with Covéa Insurance. Markerstudy ended its capacity […]

Round-up: IBIS Ireland 2016

IBIS Ireland 2016 took place last week in Dublin serving to highlight the changing market dynamics and opportunities within the region. Highly rated by delegates in attendance, the event included contributions on […]