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Speeding tech could save millions in fines

Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327m in speeding fines. According to new research by SEAT, the study of 2,000 UK motorists found that nearly 10% admitted […]

Steve Chittim rejoins BASF sales team

BASF has announced the appointment of Steve Chittim to lead customer acquisitions in the UK and Ireland for its Automotive Refinish Coatings Division. His focus will be on further developing […]

BP pulse quickens with new partnership

BP pulse will expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure across the UK with a series of new charging hubs. Developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN), the new hubs […]

Engine manufacturing down a fifth

UK engine manufacturing output declined 20.5% in February with 170,271 units built. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production for domestic and overseas markets fell 13.1% and […]

Athlon strengthens leadership team

Vehicle leasing company Athlon UK has appointed Martin Phillips as chief operating officer. Managing director of Athlon UK Patricia Wolfe says: “I am delighted that Martin has joined Athlon UK […]

Bentley cruises past production milestone

Bentley has passed a significant milestone with the production of its 200,000th luxury car. The Bentayga Hybrid, destined for a Chinese customer, rolled off the production line at the home […]

Multi-car families consider downsizing

More than a third of UK households say the Covid-19 pandemic has caused them to consider owning fewer vehicles. According to a study of 2,000 UK households with access to […]

CV production worst on record

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production declined 45.4% in February, with 4,308 units built. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a fifth consecutive month of decline as supply […]

Production declines for 18th month

UK car production fell 14% in February, with 105,008 units leaving factory gates. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 17,163 fewer cars […]

Second site a ‘natural next step’

Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott along with daughters Erika and Alena have announced plans to open a second site in the region. Work is well underway to transform […]

Right to reply

Cats & Pipes has issued a statement in response to the press release issued by the DVSA earlier this week. The statement reads: Cats & Pipes has categorically not been […]

Seeing is still believing for car buyers

About 10% of drivers have or would buy a used car without seeing it – although nearly half say they never would. According to new data from AA Cars, eight […]