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Millbrook set for testing times

Millbrook Group has welcomed the introduction of new regulations that update vehicle testing requirements. The new procedures require the use of a sophisticated portable emissions measurement system (PEMS) to provide […]

Covea creates new director role

Covéa Insurance has appointed Carol Geldard to the newly created role of personal lines director, effective 1 June 2016. In her new role, Carol will have executive responsibility for the […]

EV charging network still ‘patchy’

The RAC says there is still ‘some way to go’ before the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK satisfies motorists. The average gap between charging points in England is […]

Golden anniversary for Chartwell

Chartwell in Derby is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The prestige bodyshop, which started life behind a bakery repairing Rolls Royce factory vehicles in the year England won the […]

Blackbushe celebrates 500+ sales day

For the second time in six weeks BCA Blackbushe sold more than 500 vans in a single day. The Blackbushe centre sold through two halls and buyers turned out in […]

Snooze time?

More than a quarter of motorists (26%) would feel comfortable enough being driven by a car with autonomous technology to take a snooze, according to new research. Chatting to fellow […]

Volvo’s XC90 takes top award

The Volvo XC90 has been crowned Best SUV at the Fleet World Honours 2016, held at the Royal Automobile Club in London on Tuesday. The XC90 was praised for its […]

Grand performance for TrustFord Barnsley

TrustFord Barnsley raised nearly £1,000 for Cancer Research at its annual community Performance Day on Sunday. About 800 motor enthusiasts joined in the fun at the Wakefield Road dealership, where a […]

Turnover of new LEAFs keeps rising

Sales of Nissan’s electric vehicles (EV) has risen for the fourth consecutive year. Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 sales increased 45% with more than 7,500 units sold to fleet operators and […]

ECP extends reach to Warwick

Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened a new 10,000sqft branch in Warwick as part of its UK expansion plans. Employing 20 people, the branch offers 30-minute delivery times within Warwick […]

First pedestrian detection ratings revealed

The Toyota Prius is the first car to have undergone Euro NCAP’s newest test of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology for pedestrians. In the tests, the standard fitted Toyota Safety […]