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Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrids

Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, is recalling about 625,000 hybrid cars worldwide to fix a software glitch. A fault in the software could lead to shutting down the hybrid […]

Mazda extends AUC with Allianz

Mazda Motors UK in partnership with Allianz Global Assistance is extending the Mazda Approved Used Car programme (AUC) with a range of new benefits. The enhanced programme builds upon the […]

VW innovate Automated Parking and Charging

Volkswagen aspires to holding the leading position in the field of automated parking. A look into the near future of automated parking is given by ‘V-Charge’, an EU research project, […]

Solera acquire 100% of Identifix

Solera acquire 100% of Identifix Solera today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Identifix, an industry leading data-driven software company within the $8 billion vehicle […]

Audi race ahead with Autonomous RS7

Audi is racing ahead with autonomous car technology having unveiled a faster and lighter version of the RS7 Piloted Driving Concept. The autonomous RS7 has been dubbed ‘Robby’ and this latest […]

Advice for Brits driving abroad

As the nation gears up for a Summer getaway, a new study from TomTom has revealed that almost 12 million of the 20 million Brits planning on driving in Europe […]

Brooklands Auto Body awarded ISO14001

Brooklands Auto Body Centre have been awarded the Environmental Standard ISO14001 achievement, making it the first independent bodyshop in the UK to gain this certification. The company has had ISO9001 […]

Motorist’s potentially driving uninsured

Millions of motorists could potentially be driving with invalid insurance, or far lower cover than they believe to be in place, according to new research from Churchill Insurance. Over a […]

TyreSafe voices concern over MOT changes

TyreSafe has voiced concern on behalf of the consumer at the impact on road safety should the government proceed with a shift in legislation to require new cars and motorbikes […]

Car hire firms to improve practices

Following an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that looked at insurance complaints, five of the biggest car hire firms in Europe have promised to act on customer complaints. […]

Volvo acquire 100% of Polestar

Premium carmaker Volvo has acquired 100 per cent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand. Polestar will now be used as the model name for […]

Software glitch forces JLR recall

Coventry based carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 65,352 cars after a software glitch caused its keyless cars to unlock themselves. In one case, a driver reported that the door opened while driving, […]