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Ashmore Ryder installs UV light driers
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Ashmore Ryder has introduced the use of ultra violet light to help reduce the time it takes to repair cars. Members of the Irish firm's paint shop team recently completed training on the Sikkens UV Autoclear system, which was developed by AkzoNobel, and is one of the world's fastest drying vehicle refinish clear [...] -
Slater & Gordon in debt restructuring
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The UK operations of law firm Slater & Gordon are in debt restructuring talks. A report in the Daily Telegraph newspaper said the firm's investors hired FTI Consulting for its UK operations. Media reports in Australia had previously said debt restructuring company McGrath Nicol had been appointed by its [...] -
Farécla appoints new sales manager
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Farécla has announced the appointment of Jason Thomas as the firm's new regional sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jason has a strong background in the automotive industry, including a long period working at Unipart, and is very familiar with Farécla's product portfolio. Commenting on his new role, [...] -
Fix Auto Rochdale unveil expansion plan
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The owners of Fix Auto Rochdale have unveiled a £1 million investment to develop additional repair capacity. Phil and Wendy Ewbank have acquired land and buildings adjacent to their existing premises and are in the process of converting the purchase into a Fix & Go express repair facility that will operate [...] -
Doctors call to lower drink-drive limit
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Doctors and health experts have urged the House of Lords to approve proposed measures to lower the UK's drink-drive limit. The calls come after a bill proposing to lower the nationwide drink-drive limit to 50mg/100ml reached the House's committee stage. The bill would also reduce the legal limit alcohol in breath [...] -
Eight million rarely use motorways
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A study by the RAC has found eight million of Britain's drivers rarely use motorways, with 380,000 never using them. The majority of the drivers claim they do not need to use them, with 79% saying they have no need for them where they live and drive. 6% admit they are just not keen to and 12% say they generally [...] -
Autosaint and Wunelli enter agreement
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Autosaint has entered into a new agreement with Wunelli to support its mileage and behaviour based telematics proposition for younger drivers. As part of the contract, Wunelli has developed a functionality for Autosaint to actively encourage parental engagement to support safer driving. Wunelli will also provide [...] -
Nissan launch Lightweighting programme
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Nissan has launched a prototype programme as part of its goal to significantly reduce the weight of passenger cars. The Japanese car maker is engaged in a 'Lightweighting Programme' in collaboration with other auto manufacturers and research bodies. The programme plans to produce a material structure for the [...] -
Parts shortage affects Toyota production
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Toyota has suspended all Japanese car production for one week after an explosion at a steel factory lead to a shortage of parts. The car maker will halt domestic production for the week beginning 8 February. Production will restart on 15 February, while international production will not be affected. The [...] -
Revive! adds to management team
- 29/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Cosmetic vehicle repair specialists Revive! has strengthened its Rugby-based head office team with the appointment of Craig Cavener as UK sales manager. The new addition comes hot on the heels of the arrival at Revive! of bodyshop expert Julie Eley as franchise manager. Craig Cavener has considerable experience [...]