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TomTom partners with Mercedes

TomTom today announced that its navigation services are now available in the new Mercedes me app, recently launched by Daimler. The Mercedes me app offers a range of ‘Mercedes connect me’ […]

TP insurance holders pay more

Motorists are being warned not to assume that third-party insurance will be the cheapest option after research found they were being quoted up to £4,000 a year more for policies that […]

Automechanika Birmingham‎ to host SMMT Forum

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will host its next Open Forum event at Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s first trade show dedicated to automotive supply chain and aftermarket […]

LKQ announces third quarter results

LKQ is confident at the potential for more non-new OEM parts, particularly in Europe, the collision parts provider told investors in a conference call Thursday, following the release of its quarterly results. […]

Nissan posts 40% rise in profits

Nissan Motor Corporation, Japan’s second biggest carmaker, has posted a rise of 37.4% in net income for the six months ending in September. The firm also revised its full-year to […]

Motorists risk £6bn a year

Vehicle history data from the RAC reveals that nine out of 10 motorists are taking on unnecessary risk when it comes to vetting the next car in their life, as […]

FCA recalls 900,000 vehicles worldwide

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will recall nearly 900,000 vehicles around the world to fix issues related to airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The firm said it was […]

New battery revolution on the horizon?

Electric cars may soon be able to match diesel and petrol vehicles for endurance and power storage capacity, new research suggests. Researchers from Cambridge University believe the answer lies in […]

PPG announces global leadership changes

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 […]

Honda rewards network’s efforts

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 […]

NSL acquires local parts supplier

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 […]

BVRLA hosts roundtable series

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 […]