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LG and Intel develop 5G telematics
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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, LG and Intel will utilise research and development expertise and leadership from both companies with the [...] -
Footman James receives Feefo recognition
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 Trusted Merchant Accreditation. The Gold Trusted Merchant status is achieved when a business has received an average service [...] -
SEAT allies with technology firms
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 companies are showcasing cutting-edge concepts developed by pooling their innovation and industry-leading expertise. Last [...] -
Infiniti develops showroom solution
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 three all new products being introduced this year, 12 bespoke 28sqm short usage centres have been constructed to [...] -
RAC claims dealers need to differentiate
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 of good vehicles likely to be at its highest than at any point since the recession, RAC head of dealer propositions, Mario [...] -
Industry showcase draws the crowds
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 the AutoRaise/REALexperience initiative, will feature over 25 suppliers presenting and demonstrating their products [...] -
Volvo extends relationship with Paragon
- 23/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
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 service that spans the vehicle lifecycle, from the docks to de-fleet and remarketing. The fully outsourced service will [...] -
WYTS expands operations
- 22/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Bdaily reports that Bradford-based West Yorkshire Truck Services (WYTS) has expanded into new industrial premises at GB Business Park on Cutler Heights Lane in Bradford. WYTS, which fabricates bespoke bodies for vehicles from 3.5 tonnes up to 26 tonnes, has experienced rapid growth over the last three years [...] -
IMI issues industry call
- 22/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry is calling for people to consider joining the automotive sector, especially in light of recent studies. The call follows a study from the Automotive Industrial Partnership and the which revealed that Britain’s carmakers are struggling to fill 5,000 [...] -
Personal plates go up for grabs
- 22/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The long-standing debate on which car should wear the ultimate SUV moniker will be decided during the first live DVLA Personalised Registrations auction of 2016. For the registration 1 SUV – arguably the perfect personalised registration to complete the ultimate Sports Utility Vehicle – will go under the [...]