Van demand levels off
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that demand in the van sector has levelled-off following an all-time record high in 2015. After a record […]
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Continental airbags may be defective
Continental has said five million airbag control units in US cars are potentially defective and are being recalled. Documents made public by US regulators said Continental’s Automotive division told an investigation by the U.S. […]
Junair and AGM to sponsor BEN cycle ride
Junair Spraybooths and AGM Services has announced they are the main sponsors of the BEN Lynwood to Paris Charity cycle ride. The 5 day 500km cycle ride will start on 15 […]
New part-worn tyre guidelines announced
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has announced new guidelines to boost consumer confidence in the purchase of part worn tyres. 98% of part worn tyes sold fail to meet basic regulations, and […]
Hyundai apprenticeship training launched
Hyundai has announced a partnership with Central College Nottingham to launch a five-year apprenticeship training deal. The agreement has seen Hyundai rent workshop and office space at the College’s Emtec centre […]
Global influencers join IBIS agenda
The line-up for the IBIS Global Summit 2016 is almost complete with some major global names joining the list of impressive speakers. US based, Bradley Mewes – a self-confessed business […]
AA trading ‘in line with expectations’
The AA has announced it is trading in line with expectations as it enters the close period ahead of its financial year results. The results to the year ending 31 […]
January new car sales at 11-year high
New UK vehicle registrations in January rose to an 11-year-high of 169,978. A 2.9% increase on registrations in January 2015 meant that the market began at its highest since 181,474 […]
IGA develops specialist award
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has developed a special award to showcase the diagnostic capabilities of independent garages. The IGA Diagnostic Specialist Award is intended to demonstrate the garages’ abilities […]
One in seven have driving memory blanks
New research has suggested one in seven drivers have experienced episodes where they can’t remember the last few moments, or longer, of their journeys, The findings are based on an […]
Road markings removal trial considered
Road markings may be removed in an attempt to slow down drivers as part of a safety trial. A report in The Times newspaper suggested a pilot scheme to remove markings on […]
Majority comfortable with driverless cars
A survey from LeasePlan has revealed that the UK public (78%) are the fourth most comfortable with being a passenger in driverless cars behind Denmark (83%), the Netherlands (83%) and […]