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Solera integrate parts procurement solutions

Solera Holdings has announced the integration of its parts procurement solutions, including Distribution Service Technologies (‘DST’) and APU Solutions (‘APU’), to form InPart. Through InPart, Solera will enable online parts […]

Direct Line’s prices exceed expectations

Direct Line Insurance, Britain’s largest motor insurer, reported a bigger than expected rise in motor insurance prices for the third quarter, helping to boost its sales. The insurance firm, whose […]

Porsche recall Mecans over fuel hose

Premium carmaker Porsche is recalling almost 59,000 of its Macan models worldwide after a fault with the fuel hose was identified. Porsche is contacting the owners of 58,881 Macan S […]

Not enough officers to police roads

Senior police officers admitted that drivers are routinely getting away with using mobile phones at the wheel because police forces do not have enough staff to stop them. Two forces […]

BEKO Technologies UK are moving

BEKO Technologies will be starting the New Year in new premises. After nearly a year of searching BEKO Technologies UK will move to Redditch. Not only will these new premises […]

Covéa on road to Rio

Covéa Insurance is sponsoring Henley-based rower, Charles Cousins as he endeavours to make selection for the Rio 2016 Olympics. The insurer has supported Charles by helping fund a new boat, […]

More VW cars involved in diesel scandal

Volkswagen cars with bigger diesel engines also contained software designed to dupe emissions testing, according to the US Environmental Protection Authority. The scandal has widened to include luxury brand Porsche […]

Quindell prepares for £415m repayment

Quindell is preparing to return £415m to shareholders in December in what it calls a ‘prudent and appropriate move’. The board of directors of Quindell plc has decided to pursue […]

ABI calls for CMC clampdown

The ABI has called for tougher regulation to protect the public from rogue claims management companies (CMCs) that plague people with nuisance calls, charge high fees and push up the […]

What Car? opens reader voting

What Car? has opened the voting for its Reader Award 2016, inviting readers to cast their votes for the car they consider to be the most eagerly-anticipated new vehicle launch […]

Fifth for Cromax Punch One

Punch One, The Punch Powertrain Solar Team’s entry into the World Solar Challenge 2015 race in Australia, finished fifth (out of 30 entries) in the Challenger Class. Sporting Cromax coatings, […]

Hella makes management appointment

Hella UK has strengthened its management team in the UK with the appointment of Neil Grant as its new financial director. Neil Grant joins the company from the food industry […]