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Motor insurance at four-year low

The average price that motorists are paying for their motor insurance is at a four-year low according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. The ABI’s Tracker is the only survey that looks at the price […]

VDA of the Year competition goes digital

The finalists for the bodyshop VDA of the Year 2020 award powered by the IAEA have been announced as follows: Daniel Holloway, in-house engineer, Ageas. Jason Russell, image engineer, LV= […]

CV production increases in September

UK commercial vehicle production increased 3.3% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that 7,603 vans, trucks, taxis and buses were built in Britain last […]

September production lowest for 25 years

UK car production fell five per cent in September, making it the worst performance for the month in 25 years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories […]

Lease fleet goes downhill

The overall BVRLA lease fleet shrank by 3.6% year-on-year according to its latest survey. Its Quarterly Leasing Survey found that a 2.1% growth in the LCV fleet size partially offset […]

IGA recognised for coronavirus response

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been shortlisted for the ‘Covid Champion Award’ at the 2021 Learning Awards, for the support they have given to garages throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

AI reads between the lines

APD Global Research has added a new AI-based analytics tool to help businesses better understand customer feedback. Using a combination of artificial neural networking (ANN), machine learning (MI) and lexicon-based […]

Smart solution to road maintenance

A new study has found that motorists with smartphones could play an active role in maintaining roads. Researchers at the University of Birmingham have suggested that drivers could use high […]

FCA facing £5bn emissions scandal bill

A case against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been issued over diesel emissions which could affect upwards of half a million vehicles in England and Wales. The case has been filed […]

Ford names Lisa Brankin new MD

Lisa Brankin has been appointed as managing director, Ford of Britain and Ireland. She will be responsible for all of Ford’s marketing, sales and service activities in the United Kingdom […]

MG network expands into Cornwall

MG Motor has opened a new dealership in the South West. The new outlet is part of Hawkins Motor Group, a family-run regional group that has been supplying cars in […]