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Covea first with Audatex training
- 15/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Covea Insurance engineers have become the first entire team to achieve ‘distinction’ in the Certificate in Assessment Construction and Audit from Audatex. Audatex worked closely with Covéa Insurance to create a bespoke, modular training programme with the aim of setting a new industry benchmark for the Audatex [...] -
Surge witnessed in EV demand
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A recent surge in interest in electric cars means that new buyers are having to wait for their new vehicles as global orders outstrip supply around the world. The Flexed.co.uk company says that the Volkswagen emissions scandal is being cited as the prime reason customers are ordering electric cars as they look to [...] -
30 managers involved in VW scandal
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
At least 30 managers were involved in Volkswagen's diesel emissions cheating scandal, according to reports today in German magazine Spiegel, citing internal and external sources. VW's US CEO Michael Horn last week blamed 'a couple of software engineers' for installing the software that defeated emissions tests [...] -
Safety doubts over tyres intensifies
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Further doubt has been cast over the safety of part worn tyres following the convictions of more dealers according to TyreSafe. Following the conviction of six retailers in the Brent and Harrow area of London in late August, two more part worn tyre retailers have been successfully prosecuted and fined for selling [...] -
Ezi-Methods delivers on promise
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Continuing its on-going theme of adding customer value and developing true partnerships, Auto Industry Consulting (AIC) has announced its 2016 Ezi-Methods prices. ‘When we launched Ezi-Methods, we made it clear that just as soon as the set-up, investment and research and development costs were dealt with, we [...] -
Pendragon continues people investment
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Pendragon plc has been awarded the Investors in People standard for the 17th year, recognising its ongoing commitment to providing a great experience to members of its team and customers alike. The Group has over 200 retailer locations across the UK, supported by 9,000 team members and representing key brands [...] -
Supercar Event returns for 2016
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The spectacular Supercar Event in aid of The Children's Trust returns in 2016, taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2016 at Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Supercar Event offers exhilarating passenger rides around the famous Top Gear track as well as entertainment [...] -
Concern raised over basic hire rates
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Concerns have been raised over the manner in which solicitors are providing evidence of vehicle rental rates (known as Basic Hire Rates) in disputed car accidents, according to a report published today. Concern over the honesty of evidence submitted in 61% of 196 court cases has been raised, a figure that the [...] -
Insurance fraud uncovered by telematics
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Insurance companies are now fighting fraudulent claims by using driving data and reports of journeys recorded in black boxes installed under car dashboards. For the first time, an insurer has been able to use the information from the black box technology, or telematics, to successfully prove in court that an [...] -
Toyota unveils bold new environmental targets
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
With the aim of contributing to global environmental sustainability, Toyota has developed an ambitious set of goals to be achieved over the next 35 years. Addressing key global environmental issues such as climate change, water shortages, resource depletion, and degradation of biodiversity, the Toyota Environmental [...]