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Tucson tops latest Euro NCAP results
- 07/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Euro NCAP is publishing the results of the supermini the Vauxhall Viva, the roadster sport Mazda MX-5 and the new generation Hyundai Tucson. The Tucson topped latest Euro NCAP results but Vauxhall's Viva and Mazda's MX-5 failed to reach the 5 stars. The Vauxhall Viva has been awarded four stars in Euro [...] -
JLR launches apprentice recruitment drive
- 07/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover has launched its recruitment drive for over 200 apprentices to join the company in September 2016. The Government’s Skills Minister, Nick Boles, praised the UK’s largest automotive apprenticeship provider stating, ‘Jaguar Land Rover is playing a leading role in backing the next generation [...] -
Pro-Align ‘kicks-off’ safety checks
- 07/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Players and coaching staff from table-topping Burton Albion FC and Carlisle United were on hand to help kick-off a pair of tyre safety events hosted by Pirelli and Pro-Align. The roadshows, which were held at Pirelli’s Carlisle factory and Burton headquarters, were timed to coincide with the start of October’s [...] -
Volvo invests in Vi-Grade simulator
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volvo Cars has become the first premium car maker to purchase the world’s most advanced Vi-Grade chassis simulator – the same equipment used by Ferrari and Porsche – to develop next generation Volvos. The simulator offers exciting virtual environments including Germany’s renowned Nürburgring as well as [...] -
CitNOW appoints Monaghan
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Automotive video experts, CitNOW, has strengthened its senior management team further by hiring bodyshop and repair industry pioneer, Mike Monaghan. Mike has joined CitNOW as channel development manager to support the company’s growth in the insurance claim and accident repair sectors. Known as a visionary in [...] -
CV registrations continue rise
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Continuing the trend running throughout 2015, commercial vehicle (CV) registrations once again posted a healthy rise in September, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Boosted by the new 65-plate, overall CV registrations were up by a fifth in the month, led [...] -
EVs set for 20% marketshare
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The European project SCelecTRA – Scenarios for the electrification of Transport – has published a final report highlighting a minimum 20% vehicle parc marketshare for electric vehicles by 2030. Selected within the framework of the ERANET-Electromobility+ programme, the project set out to identify public [...] -
Golf Day another huge success
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The third annual Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund Golf Day recently took place at Saffron Walden Golf Club raising over £3,000 for the charity. Over 100 players enjoyed a sunny day on the fabulous Saffron Walden course, one of their largest charity events held by the club each year. As well as some great golf, [...] -
Nissan named leading brand
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Nissan has been named one of the world's most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, a world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, released by Interbrand, Nissan ranked 49, up from 56 in 2014. Nissan is the fastest-rising automotive brand in this year’s study. ‘Nissan’s [...] -
Toyota eyes self-driving 2020
- 06/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Reuters reports that Toyota Motor Corp is aiming to bring to market cars that can autonomously change lanes, merge with traffic, and overtake other vehicles on highways by around 2020. Japan's biggest automaker said in that car of the future, drivers would be able to turn on and off the auto-pilot mode with a [...]