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Glass’s: Tesla 3 ‘raises questions’
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The new Tesla 3 electric car has the potential to be a ‘game changer’ in the development of the EV but also raises a whole host of questions, according to Glass's. Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, pointed out that the 200-mile range, estimated £35,000 price point and design were all positive [...] -
RMI Bodyshops teams-up with Hella
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) has teamed up with Hella Gutmann Solutions and several of its training provider members to help spread the word on complex systems such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) through a series of national evening events. The first ‘Know How’ event of 2016 was hosted by Automotive [...] -
BCA Wolverhampton open for business
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
BCA Wolverhampton is now officially open for business, as the former SMA centre became the second to be rebranded as part of the expanded BCA UK network of 23 remarketing locations. BCA Wolverhampton is a modern remarketing facility, with two auction lanes and undercover viewing for 300 vehicles. The centre is [...] -
Whiplash claims inflated – APIL
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has been misled by inflated fraud statistics issued by insurers, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The Association of British Insurers (ABI) estimates that whiplash injuries amount to £2bn a year, with the UK described as the whiplash capital of Europe. Up to 80% of [...] -
EV charging on the move?
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A wireless power system able to charge electric cars on the go is being developed in the US. The 20kW wireless charging system has the potential to match the power output of plug-powered fast-chargers, and is up to three times faster than other plug-in alternatives. Developed by government-backed Oak Ridge [...] -
Hit and run drivers ‘unaware’
- 19/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A survey of drivers found guilty of hit and run offences found that 45% claimed they didn’t know it was illegal to leave the scene of an accident. A further 29% drove on because they didn’t deem the accident serious enough while 21% didn’t realise they had a responsibility to report it. This is according [...] -
NCR expands with AGM assistance
- 18/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
NCR Bodyshops has continued its growth strategy by extending its network with a bodyshop in Swindon. However, to ensure the spraybooth facilities in the new site were fit for purpose it called on the help of AGM Services. NCR Bodyshops and AGM have enjoyed a professional relationship for almost two decades, with [...] -
Range and price remain EV sticking points
- 18/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Range and price remain the sticking point for most drivers considering switching to electric vehicles (EVs), according to research carried out by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. It found that 55% of the 1,050 households surveyed cited price as prohibitive, with 56% saying they will only consider an [...] -
Insurance rates flat for first quarter
- 18/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Figures released today show that British motor insurance rates were flat in the first quarter of 2016, with the average cost of a comprehensive motor insurance remaining at £671. However, that is unlikely to remain the case with premiums expected to increase throughout 2016. Premiums did fall in January, but recent [...] -
2,169 UK drivers break 100mph barrier
- 18/04/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A motorist caught driving a 108mph began his defence by telling police officers, ‘I was only doing 100mph’. Police officers on a routine patrol at the flyover in Cambourne last Tuesday say they heard the BMW 640 sport before they saw it on the A428 near Cambridge. The officers managed to catch up the vehicle [...]