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New proposals for driving test

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched proposals to improve the driving test as part of a wide ranging review of motoring services in Great Britain. Only 21% of driving […]

Motorists worry about hidden garage costs

As many as six in 10 motorists (59%) claim to worry about hidden costs when booking their car into a garage for an MOT, service or repair. Research carried out […]

Ford tests autonomous vehicles at Mcity

Ford is the first carmaker to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity – a simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan, USA. The 32-acre facility is part of the […]

Toyota/Lexus hybrids reach 200,000 sales

When Toyota initially launched its hybrid powered vehicles to the UK market, it’s fair to say the firm made a modest entry with the introduction of the original Prius. What […]

Spotlight on vehicle and driver data

Industry experts have asked for greater government support in getting to grips with the issues surrounding connected vehicle and driver data. The calls were made at the BVRLA’s Intelligent Mobility […]

IBIS Turkey 2015

IBIS returned to Turkey on 11 November to build on the success of its inaugural conference in the region in 2014. Over 140 delegates representing the major stakeholders in the […]

Halfords to expand network

Halfords has said it is planning to open between 10 and 15 new Autocentres each year to add to its existing network of 307 outlets. The servicing and MoT sector […]

Police stop google self-driving car

A Google self-driving car was pulled over by police because the vehicle was traveling too slowly, according to police officials. The officer in Mountain View, California, noticed traffic backing up […]

VW set diesel scandal amnesty deadline

Volkswagen has set a deadline of 30 November for staff with knowledge about its cheating in diesel emissions tests, so that they can come forward. Workers who speak up now […]

Keychoice partner with RAC

Keychoice, the insurance distribution business owned by SSP, has signed a new deal that will see the RAC become the exclusive partner for motor breakdown. From early next year, brokers […]

Carwow reveals Britain’s favourite cars

Carwow has analysed car configurations and sales on its site to discover that the Ford Fiesta and Nissan Qashqai are the nation’s favourite cars. But the north-south divide appears to […]

2015 record year for car sales

According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car sales dipped by 1.1% in October. However, CAP urges the industry and the public […]