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PPG announces global leadership changes
- 30/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
PPG Industries has appointed David Bem as vice president, science and technology, and chief technology officer-elect (CTO-elect) effective from 16 November 2015. Bem joins PPG from Dow Chemical, where he was vice president, research and development (R&D), consumer solutions and infrastructure solutions. His [...] -
Honda rewards network’s efforts
- 30/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Twenty four finalists from across Honda (UK)’s aftersales network joined senior management from Honda (UK) in the brand’s first Bodyshop of the Year Awards. Chiswick Honda walked away with the Sikkens Bodyshop of the Year title, while Bodytek Taunton scooped the PPG Bodyshop of the Year prize. Joining them in [...] -
NSL acquires local parts supplier
- 30/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
NSL Automotive Components has expanded its Coventry operations following the acquisition of a local car parts supplier for a six figure sum. The fast growing business, which specialises in the remanufacturing of steering systems, has taken over neighbouring firm Coventry Core Supplies as part of its latest drive to [...] -
BVRLA hosts roundtable series
- 30/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The BVRLA has launched a series of roundtables to help shape the association’s policy position in four key areas affecting fleets. The first gathering took place on 19 October and discussed the subject of vehicle safety. Future events will focus on intelligent mobility, air quality and business vehicle [...] -
Car dealers concerned over car clocking
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Over 70% of dealers surveyed by HPI, are concerned about damaging their reputation by inadvertently selling on a clocked vehicle. With 1 in 20 cars checked with HPI recorded as having a discrepant mileage, dealers are right to be fearful of clocked cars. Also high on the list of concerns is the safety risks [...] -
EU emissions testing to get stricter
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Emissions testing in the European Union is to get stricter after the recent Volkswagen scandal. It should mean that motorists buying a car fuelled by diesel will get greater peace of mind that their car meets environmental standards and is not excessively polluting the air. EU officials say the new tests will [...] -
Alternative fuel vehicle registrations up 19%
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In the third quarter of 2015, the total number of alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU increased (+13.4%), reaching 127,661 units. Of these, electric vehicle (EV) registrations showed a substantial increase (+62.2%), rising from 17,488 units in Q3 2014 to 28,360 units in Q3 2015. Demand for new hybrid [...] -
VWgate – what does it mean?
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass's give us his views on the automotive vehicle trends for November: In the grand scheme of things it is rare that any industry experiences a debacle of the scale that now faces the Volkswagen Group. What is surprising to so many around the globe is that, as the world's [...] -
Repair values climb 51% in NI
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Northern Ireland’s automotive trade can take advantage of a potential revenue opportunity as vehicles become increasingly complex, a study by Accident Exchange has shown. Its investigation showed the average cost to repair a car rose by a surprising 51% in just 12 months. Figures indicate that on average [...] -
Go Ultra Low presents latest ULEVs
- 29/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
From plug-in hybrids to zero-emission electric and hydrogen cars, Go Ultra Low will present the very latest ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) at the Regent Street Motor Show this Saturday (31 October). Visitors can experience some of the lowest emitting, most fuel-efficient models available today and discover for [...]