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JLR monitors brain waves

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a range of new road safety technology research projects that are being developed to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers who are stressed, […]

Aviva investigating 15,000 claims

The Actuary reports that Aviva suspects organised motor insurance fraud increased by 28% between 2013 and 2014. The insurer said the value of fraud increased from £30m in 2013 to […]

Five roadshows from Glass’s in June

A series of five roadshows for ‘anyone with an interest in the used car market’ is being held by Glass’s around the country later this month. They will take part […]

Toyota expands air bag recall

Reuters reports that Toyota will recall almost 1.37 million more vehicles in the United States due to potentially deadly front passenger-side air bags made by Japanese firm Takata. The move […]

Trakm8 buys DCS Systems

Telematics and data provider Trakm8 Holdings PLC has bought DCS Systems Ltd for £3.3 million. Cornwell-based DCS specialises in the design and distribution of camera systems for motor vehicles, bicycles […]

Thatcham focus on the future

Thatcham’s Repair Focus 2015 – Technology and repair: The future is now! – is all set to take place tomorrow (Thursday 18 June 2015) at Thatcham’s Automotive Academy. In association […]

JLR showcases smartphone controlled Range Rover

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some of the prototype technologies that its UK-based research team are developing to deliver autonomous driving in the future. A Remote Control Range Rover Sport […]

CAA deploys Inter-cept

Fleet Industry News reports that CAA Claims Management has implemented the Inter-cept accident assessment system, to allow call centre staff to assess damaged vehicles. Accessed online, Inter-cept supports call centre […]

Sales expansion at ProWorx

Bodyfiller experts ProWorx have announced the expansion of their sales and technical teams. Three new appointments have been made to increase national coverage and customer support. All three have wide […]

Spies Hecker offers primer solutions

Spies Hecker is sharing its expertise to help refinishers identify why and when a primer should be used, and which product is right for which repair. The use of low […]

Aviva to close three sites in Manchester

Insurance Age reports that Aviva will be closing its offices in Stretford, Salford Quays and Manchester Albert Square in the Greater Manchester area, as well as reducing its presence in […]

National open day at BEN’s care centres

BEN, the automotive industry charity is proud to be taking part in the National Care Home Open Day on 19 June 2015. The idea behind the day is to encourage […]