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Khaled Shahbo appointed Enterprise MD

Enterprise Holdings has announced that Khaled Shahbo has been appointed as managing director for the UK and Ireland. He will take over from Mike Nigro, who was recently promoted to […]

Motorists gamble over warranty purchase

The latest survey from Allianz Global Assistance UK reveals that over three quarters of used car owners have never bought warranty cover and nearly 40% cite cost as the main […]

Skoda Superb joins top safety ranks

Euro NCAP has recently conducted safety tests on the large family Skoda Superb and on the Hyundai i20 and FIAT Panda Cross superminis. The Skoda Superb has joined the ranks […]

Drivers fail to plan for repair costs

Allianz Global Assistance UK survey reveals that 52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs.     Less than 15% of car owners have […]

FCA statement on Quindell PLC

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) notes the statements issued this morning by Quindell PLC. The FCA can confirm that it has commenced an investigation into Quindell PLC under the Financial […]

Dedicated collision parts service opens

A new specialist collision parts service is being opened by Euro Car Parts at The Point, Saracen Street in Glasgow in June. The dedicated centre introduces a team of highly […]

Beta Group expands maintenance division

Spray booth and facilities maintenance firm Beta Group has expanded with the acquisition of a Midlands business that takes annualised turnover to more than £5m. Beta Group, based in Bacup, […]

Women in Engineering campaign gets backing

Transport minister hosts skills summit to celebrate female engineers working in transport. Women from across the construction and engineering industry this week met transport minister Lord Ahmad as part of […]

Road Safety Week 2015

Brake is encouraging educators to register for Road Safety Week (23-29 Nov), promoting the ‘drive less, live more’ theme. Educators can link activities to this theme or any road safety […]

Ford joins rivals with self-driving car tech

Executives at Ford have announced that the car company is joining other major car manufacturers in stepping up efforts to roll out self-driving cars, Reuters reports. The US car company […]