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MPs question Quindell’s share dive
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent has reported that the FCA is facing mounting pressure to reveal details of its investigation into a ‘deeply worrying’ allegation of market abuse by Quindell, that left hundreds of retail investors with huge losses. Vince Cable, the business secretary, and Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the Treasury [...] -
‘Alarming’ drink driving trend emerges
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
An alarming two million over the limit drivers have risked getting behind the wheel of a car because they thought they were ‘less drunk’ than their passengers. The worrying trend is most common after nights out, dinner parties and weddings, according to new research by Direct Line Car Insurance. The study [...] -
Industry gets behind skills event
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over 2,000 students from secondary schools across Rochdale, along with 40 businesses including several from the accident repair sector, united for the third Rochdale Skills event. Commercial Contract Engineers (CCE)/Fix Auto Rochdale, a major driving force behind the annual event, was this year backed by [...] -
Quindell responds to press speculation
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Quindell has responded to the Sunday Times article published yesterday, confirming that it remains in discussion with Slater & Gordon regarding the possible disposal of the professional services division of the group. Quindell confirms that a number of deal structures have been discussed with SGH including one [...] -
AkzoNobel extends McLaren partnership
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AkzoNobel has extended its official supplier partnership with McLaren Racing. The two companies have been working closely together since 2008 when, via its Sikkens brand, AkzoNobel first became official supplier of paint solutions to McLaren Racing, an arrangement that was later extended to McLaren Automotive. [...] -
Mercedes renews Spies Hecker agreement
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team - winner of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Constructors’ Championship – has renewed its agreement with Spies Hecker for another two years. The global refinish brand will continue to provide the team with its paint solutions and paint mixing equipment as well as full [...] -
UKWOTY to launch at Donington Park
- 16/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK Worker of the Year (UKWOTY), a competition set up by Dickies, is set to officially launch at Donington Park, at the first MCE British Superbike round of the 2015 Championship. This is the sixth consecutive year that Dickies has run the national competition, aimed to recognise and reward hard work in the UK [...] -
Connected cars require collaboration
- 13/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The next wave of connected cars will require increased OEM and supplier collaboration, according to the finding of a recent Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) multi-client study. Connected car services are on their way to becoming one of the major business drivers for the automotive industry and present an opportunity [...] -
Surge in British-sourced components
- 13/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace, new research reveals today. Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that domestic component makers sold 19% more products to UK vehicle producers last year than in 2013. The [...] -
RSA receives ABS approval
- 13/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RSA has become the third insurer to link up with law firm Parabis Group to launch an alternative business structure. It follows Direct Line and Saga in establishing a legal structure with the firm. The new outfit, known as RSA Law, received approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority on 5 March and its [...]