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IBIS 2015

International opportunities at IBIS

Opening proceedings, IBIS marketing and events manager, Jake O’Neill highlighted how, from humble beginnings in 2001, IBIS is now a global proposition and its core essence now and into the […]

Philp expands with Glasurit

The business will introduce Glasurit 68 line commercial vehicle refinish paint technology, enabling the repairer to achieve its business growth objectives over the next five years. The family-run commercial vehicle […]

Motorists warned about uninsured modifications

Gocompare.com Car Insurance is warning drivers not to inadvertently invalidate their car insurance by not advising their insurer of any modifications they make to their vehicle. Modifications include performance or […]

MOT failures easily preventable

Carrying out simple checks and basic driveway DIY could prevent 1.5 million MoT failures every year, according to automotive expert, Warranty Direct. Research conducted by the leading used vehicle warranty […]

New Audi A8 to drive itself

Audi have revealed some of the revolutionary new tech that will be utilized in the next-generation Audi A8 saloon when it arrives in 2017. The German carmakers new flagship saloon […]

MINI’s Augmented Vision concept

MINI has unveiled a concept augmented reality system based on a pair of high-tech glasses that give you information about the world around you plus navigation and safety views. The […]

Ford opens portfolio to competitors

Ford Motor Company is offering competitors access to its electrified vehicle technology patents – a move to help accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles. In 2014, Ford filed […]

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FMG pledges support to road safety

Specialist incident and risk management outsourcer FMG, has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to improving road safety by renewing its position as corporate sponsor to national road safety charity, Brake. FMG […]

Bodyshop eLearning gets industry backing

The IMI have launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at five road show events around the UK. The IMI’s new eLearning resources for […]

Industry award opens automotive applications

Autocar and SMMT have started this year’s search for the next generation of automotive industry innovators, announcing applications for the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2015 now open. Supported by […]

80 year old test needs updating

On the 80th anniversary of the driving test, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging the Government to start the long overdue process of modernising the way young people […]

IFED gets court result

Car crash personal injury fraudster jailed A fraudster who falsely claimed a car crash left him seriously injured to get a £1,700 up-front payment from a solicitor firm was jailed […]