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Londoners plugged in to electric potential

A new poll has found that Londoners are ready for electric cars, with 80% saying they’d consider them if buying a car in the next six months. The driving force […]

Nominations open for video awards

Dealers and bodyshops are now being invited to submit entries for the second CitNOW Video Awards. The CitNOW Video Awards celebrate the best use of video in the automotive industry. […]

Tyre service gains traction

A new tyre service enabling dealers to compete in the fleet market has gained significant traction, with more 1,600 franchises signing up in just six months. TyreServe uses a national […]

Aston Martin glides into Wales

Aston Martin will create 750 high-skill jobs in south Wales after announcing it will build its new luxury DBX Concept in the Vale of Glamorgan. Work on the factory in […]

Vertu strengthens management structure

Vertu Motors plc is strengthening its management structure with the creation of a new division within the group. It will be headed by Tim Tozer, former chairman of Vauxhall Motors […]

LG and Intel develop 5G telematics

LG Electronics (LG) and Intel are collaborating to develop and pilot 5G-based telematics technology, the next generation of wireless technology for cars. Launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, […]

Footman James receives Feefo recognition

Specialist insurance broker Footman James has been recognised by Feefo for consistent high scores in customer service over the course of 2015. Feefo has awarded Footman James with the Gold […]

SEAT allies with technology firms

SEAT, Samsung Electronics and SAP SE have created a technological alliance to develop future projects for the connected car. At the 11th Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the three […]

Infiniti develops showroom solution

Infiniti is introducing a chain of short usage showrooms across Europe to allow new centres to start operating whilst their main facility is under development. Capitalising on the introduction of […]

RAC claims dealers need to differentiate

A predicted increase in the amount of high quality stock in the used car market is putting dealers under more pressure to differentiate their offering according to RAC. With availability […]

Industry showcase draws the crowds

The inaugural Industry Showcase Event being held at Rye Street Group, Bishops Stortford, now has nearly 100 pre-registrations with almost all attending with parents. The event, organised as part of […]

Volvo extends relationship with Paragon

Volvo Car UK has extended its relationship with Paragon in a new contract to manage the remarketing of all the manufacturer’s end-of-term vehicles. Paragon will now provide Volvo an end-to-end […]