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Report predicts mass uptake of EVs

Electric cars will be a cheaper option than conventional cars within six years, according to a new report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). It also predicted that one […]

Safety technology gaining ground

More than half of the UK’s new cars are now sold with autonomous safety technology according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). More than 1.5 million UK […]

AW rolls out Junair upgrade

AW Repair Group has been so impressed with Junair’s 3 Series spraybooth that an upgrade programme has been rolled out across the company. The group’s fourth site at Markham Vale, […]

SMMT brings industry together

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Open Forum and Meet the Buyer events will be held this year at the first ever Automechanika Birmingham trade show in June. […]

LeasePlan UK awarded top industry award

LeasePlan UK has secured a prestigious Leasing Company of the Year award at this year’s Fleet News annual awards. The award recognises the best contract hire and leasing company with […]

Used LCV values remain high

The headline average value of a used LCV sold at BCA in February fell by just under one percentage point from the record level achieved in January. Values for LCVs […]

LexisNexis selected for national programme

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has been selected by US insurer Nationwide to deliver the insurer’s next-generation insurance telematics programme, SmartRide Mobile. The usage-based insurance programme provides discounts for safe driving for […]

AkzoNobel backs humanitarian challenge

AkzoNobel is backing two adventurers in a Peugeot 205 to deliver medical aid to the elderly and educational supplies to the young in remote villages in the north-east of Morocco […]

RAC commences diagnostics roll out

The RAC has begun equipping all of its 1,500 patrols with state-of-the-art battery testers which will enable them to carry out full roadside diagnostic checks. Breakdowns involving batteries are the […]

Mobile use doubles claims frequency

Wunelli has revealed that hand held mobile phone usage at the wheel almost doubles claims frequencies for insurers. Analysis of the driving behaviour of more than 4,300 motorists over a […]

AW recognises loyal employees

Loyal employees at AW Repair Group have been congratulated for clocking up more than 142 years’ service. Team members who have been with the company for more than 10 years […]

IFB supports SRA warning notice

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has welcomed the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) issued guidance in relation to the potentially unethical actions of some firms handling personal injury claims. The warning […]