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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The UK out-paces even the USA when it comes to whiplash claims, making Britain the ‘World Capital for Whiplash’. Analysis of a private study, conducted in the United States, and […]

A number of British automotive firms have declared remaining in the European Union (EU) is important to their businesses. The high-profile referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU is potentially set to […]

PPG has seen off competition from about 1,000 suppliers to be named Sustainability Supplier of the Year by the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group for its Europe, Middle East and […]

A survey conducted by TyreSafe and Highways England revealed more than one in four of Britain’s vehicles was driven with an illegal and dangerous tyre in 2015. The survey revealed […]

Toyota has confirmed a deal to purchase Daihatsu Motors, which will now become a subsidiary operation. Cars will still be sold under the Daihatsu brand, but it will now be […]