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SMMT Innovation finalists announced

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the shortlist for its 2015 Automotive Award for Innovation. The diverse list includes entries from both start-ups and established businesses, […]

Carstar acquired by Roark Capital Group

US and Canadian based collision repair franchise, Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts has been acquired by Driven Brands Inc, a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group and the nation’s leading […]

New home for Hella

Hella has re-located its UK headquarters and warehouse to larger premises to support the growth of the company’s business across a number of key automotive and aftermarket sectors. The new […]

Brake urge introduction of ISA

Brake, the road safety charity, is urging the government to take steps towards introducing intelligent speed adaptation (ISA) on UK roads, after a survey carried out on behalf of the […]

Grove Group partner with Safe Solvents

The Grove Group have agreed an exclusive deal with Safe Solvents and announced the launch of the pioneering Safe Solvents gun washing machine to the bodyshop industry. This method means bodyshops […]

Volvo Cars UK launches Lifepaint

Volvo will this weekend launch its highly successful Volvo Cars LifePaint product – a reflective spray aimed at increasing the visibility and safety of cyclists on the road. It will […]

Fuel price cuts ‘should be bigger’

Big supermarkets have announced further price cuts at the pumps, but the cuts should be bigger according to the RAC. Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons will all drop the price […]

Apple car rumours gather momentum

Rumours that tech giant Apple is getting ready to develop its own a self-driving or electric car are gathering pace, as chief executive Tim Cook told the car industry to […]

Next generation want electric cars

Electric vehicles will be the vehicle of choice for motorists by 2026 as a new generation of budding car owners plan to plug-in to greener driving, research among teenagers and […]

FirstCar and Creditplus announce partnership

FirstCar has announced that it has agreed a partnership with Creditplus to help young drivers find affordable car finance for their first cars. The partnership will grant readers of FirstCar […]

Toyota recalls 6.5 million cars

Japanese carmaker Toyota has said it will recall 6.5 million vehicles worldwide over a faulty window switch. The power switch could potentially short-circuit, causing parts to overheat and could lead […]

2014 CAS scheme results published

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its Compliance Assessment Scheme figures for 2014, which show that 88% of operators assessed have achieved a rating of excellent, good or […]