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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 [...] -
New MOT qualification to be piloted
- 29/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A pilot scheme has been set up for a new system to teach MOT testing qualifications. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has set up the three phase scheme with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to test qualifications that will replace the existing MOT Tester scheme. From April 2016, pilot [...] -
Fix Auto UK recruit Cheryl Chung
- 29/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK have recruited former McDonald’s UK regional communications manager Cheryl Chung to boost their communication strategy with their bodyshops. The company is aiming to improve two-way communication between Fix Auto’s head office and its 75 bodyshops. This is intended to accelerate the growth of [...] -
Data publishers association created
- 29/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Representatives of independent automotive data publishing companies have created a new European Industry Association in Brussels. The newly created 'European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association', referred to as ADPA, has been formed to ensure fair access to automotive data and information. It will [...] -
Motorists struggle with basic car care
- 29/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A study of 1,000 UK motorists has found many motorists don't know how to perform basic car maintenance tasks. The survey was commissioned by used car retailer JCT600 for Car Safety Week 2016, and was looking into the maintenance knowledge and habits of motorists. It found that 63% of motorists didn't know what [...]