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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 […]

Insure The Box welcomes consultation

Telematics insurance provider, Insure The Box has welcomed the inclusive approach the UK government has taken on its consultation on driverless vehicles technology. With its experience, the insurance provider believes […]

VW promotes aftersales services

Volkswagen has introduced a new Lifetime Brakes replacement service as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to driving down the cost of car care and maintenance. The simple new offer […]

Bosch stands up to Tough Mudders

More than 120,000 competitors will test the strength and resilience of Bosch tool’s handiwork during the 2016 Tough Mudder UK season. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile course dotted with […]

Vauxhall lights the way forward

Vauxhall is introducing Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) and full LED headlamps to its new Zafira Tourer and Mokka X models. The optional AFL LED headlamps produce a bright white light […]

Volvo at the double

Volvo Car UK collected two prestigious awards this week, with its XC90 named Motor Trader’s Car of the Year and the marque itself picking up the coveted Carmaker of the […]

Bad time to call?

A new survey has found that the level of mobile phone use while driving should be linked to insurance premiums. The survey of 1,314 motor insurance policy holders was conducted […]