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Passenger car registrations continue rise

Passenger car registrations in the European Union have continued to grow during the opening month of 2016, according to the latest data released by ACEA. According to the latest data […]

Two tribes of trade buyers emerging

A split between ‘two tribes’ of trade buyers – those who buy almost entirely online and others who remain motor auction-based – is becoming increasingly apparent, says Glass’s. The motor […]

bodyshop partners with GALM

bodyshop magazine has secured its place as media partner for the flagship European Global Automotive Lightweight Materials (GALM) event again in 2016. Supported By Audi, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Lamborghini, […]

Devonshire Motors scoops top award

Devonshire Motors is celebrating after scooping another major award – this time for how well it looks after its customers. The Barnstaple business beat off stiff competition to win the […]

New occupations leave insurers trailing

Specialist insurance broker, Adrian Flux has brought the car insurance rating rule-books up to date by adding a number of overlooked occupations to its official list. The digital tribe of […]

Opel announces new European launch

Opel has announced it will launch a new electric car in Europe which it hopes will break barriers in both price and range. The Ampera-e, a five-door, five-seat hatchback, is […]

Battery development gets a boost

A consortium, led by Thurso based AGM Batteries, has been awarded funding towards a £5.4 million project to develop the next generation of battery packs for high performance, low carbon […]

Bright idea for charging stations

Electric car charging points will be installed within lampposts in Hounslow, funded by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. Hounslow has been chosen to host the trial scheme, which […]

On the road to electric coverage

About 98% of England’s motorway network is within 20 miles of an electric vehicle charge point, while 72% of service stations now provide electric charging. These figures have been released […]

Honda goes green in China

Honda will start manufacturing hybrid cars in China this year. Reuters has reported that the company will produce hybrid models of its Acura compact sport utility vehicle and its Accord […]

Stratstone takes top spot

Stratstone’s Aston Martin Wilmslow and Mayfair dealerships were ranked the first and second best-selling Aston Martin dealerships in the world in 2015. The prestigious accolade is based on retail registration […]

Germany considers emission spotchecks

Germany could introduce unannounced emission tests on all carmakers in a bid to reinstate confidence in the industry. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said, ‘There will […]