News

IBIS conference

World class content for IBIS 2016

The IBIS Global Summit 2016 – 23-25 May at the Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona – will build on the success of 2015, delivering world class presentations and industry leading […]

Ageas UK confirms leadership appointments

Ageas has announce a number of key internal leadership appointments in its Retail business, reporting to Ant Middle, CEO, Ageas Retail, from 1 January 2016. Adam Clarke will become managing […]

Volvo announces record sales month

Volvo Cars reports that November was its best sales month in its 88-year history. Volvo posted a 26% increase in retail sales for the month of November, selling 49,055 cars […]

Project proves gas truck savings

Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies – has added a truck performance simulation to its existing Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool to inform and educate […]

Two wheels on the rise

The latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) show that 102,229 motorcycles have been registered year-to-date in 2015, a 12.4% increase over the same period last year. In October […]

Glass’s provides a review of 2015

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass’s offers his overview of the automotive sector in 2015. With long nights and short days December is one of the most difficult months […]

Concerns over new vehicle tax

The RAC is fearful changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty system are likely to dampen the enthusiasm for a hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs). Research conducted for the RAC Report […]

Vauxhall gets techie on small segment

Vauxhall is introducing its IntelliLink and OnStar systems to the small car segment, providing drivers with connectivity and entertainment with state-of-the-art in-car infotainment technology. The Vauxhall Corsa is now available […]

TyreSafe launches new consumer website

TyreSafe has launched a website detailing the dangers, real cost and legal regulations on the sale of part worn tyres – www.partworn-tyres.co.uk. Millions of Britain’s motorists choose to take a […]

IMI warns of EV skills shortage

Government investment in the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to fail because of a shortage of skilled technicians, the Institute of the Motor Industry has warned today. […]

Paint cloud

Coatings awards break all records

A record 130 guests gathered to celebrate the successes of the coatings industry at the 2015 British Coatings Federation Awards Evening at Wychwood Park in Cheshire on 25 November. Familiar […]