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AkzoNobel introduce new-look labelling

AkzoNobel has introduced new-look labelling to all of its vehicle refinishing products, giving stronger emphasis to the connection of each brand with the parent company. Jon Amor, VR premium sales […]

PI claims pushing premiums higher

The average price paid by motorists for an annual comprehensive motor insurance policy rose by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2015 compared with the previous quarter, according to figures […]

OnStar reaches 1 billion customers

OnStar has fielded more than one billion requests from customers, who interact by phone, mobile app or embedded cellular service in their cars and trucks. Launched nearly 19 years ago […]

Audi reveal new OLED lighting tech

Audi is presenting the next step in its pioneering automotive lighting programme at the IAA in Frankfurt. The Vorsprung durch Technik brand is forging ahead with new Matrix OLED lights that open […]

NAB and VBRA meet to discuss future

The National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) Executive Committee, and the body repair arm of the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) National Repairers Council, met on 23 July 2015 to […]

Car labour rates like postcode lottery

Auto Express and Warrantywise revealed that average hourly labour rates for car repairs can vary by as much as 220 per cent across Britain. Using data supplied by used car […]

VM’s start manufacturing venture in Mexico

Five years after their strategic cooperation was established, Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have significantly expanded their collaboration with the start of a manufacturing joint venture in Aguascalientes in central […]

Include driving on school curriculum

Major motoring organisations and experts are backing a petition urging the Government to include driving on the school curriculum. The petition has been launched in a bid to help cut […]

Skill Auto finalists announced

IMI Skill Auto competitors are heading to Birmingham NEC on the 19-21 November for the final of the competition. Eighteen finalists will compete for gold at the UK Skills Show in […]

Side road accidents increase by 12%

The number of car accidents involving a driver pulling out of a side road accounted for an estimated 198,000 crashes nationwide last year, according to latest research by Accident Exchange. […]

VW overtakes Toyota’s global sales

Volkswagen overtook Toyota as the world’s largest carmaker in terms of sales in the first half year, achieving its long-held ambition three years ahead of target. But remaining on top […]

FTSE boosted by potential RSA takeover

Zurich Insurance has said it is considering a bid for RSA Insurance, the owner of the More Than brand. The Swiss firm said, ‘Zurich notes the recent market speculation in […]