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CAPS analysis shows slight dip in claims
- 18/05/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
CAPS has released its latest analysis report for the week ending 15 May showing the level of claims exchanged across its platform, which includes 1,200-plus registered bodyshops. For the purposes of the report, a unique claim is “initiated and seen for the first time - a single count”, while a supply chain [...] -
London congestion charge back in place
- 18/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The London congestion charge is in place again from today, with motorists charged £11.50 to enter the city between 07:00 and 18:00. The charge will rise to £15 on 22 June. Alex Buttle, director of car selling comparison website Motorway.co.uk, said: “A 30% congestion charge hike will be a bitter pill to swallow [...] -
Dealerships warned to remember FCA rules
- 18/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dealerships and automotive finance lenders have been warned to ensure they are still complying with new FCA guidelines during the Covid-19 crisis. Changes include the FCA accepting digital signatures on loan agreements and more online meetings with clients, which will require verification methods of income and [...] -
Nissan considering switching SUV production to Sunderland
- 15/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan is understood to be considering moving production of two SUVs from a plant in Barcelona to Sunderland. Reports suggest that it is in discussions with Alliance partner Renault to switch the production of its Kadjar and Captur models from Spain to Sunderland. Both models share a platform with Nissan’s [...] -
Ford factory breathes life into ventilator supply
- 15/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford is making ventilators for the NHS after transforming a warehouse at its Dagenham site in just three weeks. 3D printing processes were employed to make key components for 200 workstations – which adhere to social distancing requirements – for the Ford volunteers that include operators, product coaches, [...] -
Dealers rush to offer solo service
- 15/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dealers which don’t already offer unaccompanied test drives could lose out as the lockdown eases. Government regulations make unaccompanied test drives all but mandatory, and dealerships are now rushing to ensure they can provide a seamless and safe service is rising According to vehicle management and [...] -
Pentagon enhances video services
- 15/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Pentagon dealership group is making use of video technology to offer customers complete transparency during the service process. It is implementing electronic vehicle health check provider autoVHC’s autoVIEW module, which will enable multiple videos to be taken and shared with customers. The decision to [...] -
Lex Autolease selects TTC management platform
- 14/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TTC Group has been awarded the contract to help Lex Autolease’s clients manage the risk and safety of its drivers. The Telford-based company has become a preferred provider to the UK’s largest vehicle leasing company and will potentially be supporting 130 companies to use Continuum, an innovative online driver [...] -
Berry promoted to Allianz board
- 14/05/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
John Berry has been appointed as chief risk officer for Allianz Holdings and Allianz Insurance. He will oversee the risk management framework at Allianz, including the direct management of the Risk Function at Allianz Insurance. Allianz CEO Jon Dye said: “I am delighted that John has joined our management [...] -
Aftermarket bodies issue Covid-19 guidance
- 14/05/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has joined with the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to provide the automotive aftermarket sector with vital insight into [...]