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Nederman enhances its working environment

Nederman has opened a new training and demonstration facility at its UK headquarters in Preston, aiming at helping manufacturers reduce their environmental impact. The demonstration area now includes a fully […]

RAC extends passport control

RAC has extended its passport scheme to include vans and motorbikes. The provenance check was introduced for cars in March and has since been adopted by more than 300 dealers. […]

Dyson invests £8m in innovation

Sir James Dyson will open some of the world’s most advanced engineering facilities at the University of Cambridge. The development has been funded by an £8m donation from the James […]

Audi R8 in Crewe’s control

Swansway Accident Repair Centre in Crewe has been named Audi UK’s specialist repair centre for its Audi R8 supercar following an £80,000 investment. With one of only five technicians in […]

UBI uptake expected to explode

Last year nearly 12 million consumers took out usage-based auto insurance (UBI) – but if that sounds like a lot wait until you see the projected figure for 2023. According […]

Cars: the future living space

In future, cars will not only remember as well as learn preferred routes and driving styles but also provide tools to monitor their users’ health condition and provide additional in-car […]

Winns gives Newcastle something to cheer

It’s not all bad news for Newcastle this morning – its football team might have been relegated by arch-rivals Sunderland last night, but there is something to shout about in […]

Automechanika Birmingham focuses on future

Automechanika Birmingham will include ‘New Product Showcase’, ‘Innovation Trail’ and a ‘Workshop of the Future’ feature areas to demonstrate the latest developments in the automotive industry and supply chain. The […]

AA’s Edmund King to receive OBE

In the New Year 2016 Honours List, Edmund King, AA president, was appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for ‘services to road safety’ and […]

Spinning plates felled by telematics

A telematics device uncovered mileage fraud by a couple in Swansea, who had swapped licence plates in an attempt to keep premiums low. Rebecca Jacques, 20, swapped licence plates with […]

Grid expectations with Nissan trial

Nissan Leaf owners will be able sell electricity back to the National Grid, as part of a trial being launched in the UK later this year. The trial, which will […]

Businesses lead electric vehicle uptake

Eleven UK organisations have gained Go Ultra Low Company status for their early adoption of electric cars. Launched by the Go Ultra Low campaign, the new status is intended to […]