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Prasco responds to catalytic converter thefts
- 22/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Prasco UK Ltd has responded to the needs of repairers, garages and insurance companies following the escalating scourge of catalytic converter theft. The Doncaster-based parts supplier has listened to its customer base and responded to their need for replacement catalytic converters stolen for their scrap metal [...] -
Renault introduces hydrogen to light CVs
- 22/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Renault extends the use of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen. Tested since 2014, Groupe Renault’s hydrogen technology was developed in partnership with Symbio, a Groupe Michelin subsidiary. The vehicles are equipped with a range extender fuel cell providing electric and thermal power of 10 [...] -
Big changes for JD Garage Equipment
- 21/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
To reflect its heritage and ambitious plans for the future, JD Garage Equipment is changing its name to Everard and announcing an exclusive partnership deal with the German specialist, Beissbarth, in the UK. As part of its complete rebrand, Everard takes its name from its founder John and sons (and current [...] -
Four-midable Fix Auto Luton builds on success
- 21/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fix Auto Luton and its co-owner Mo Givian are celebrating after winning four awards during the 2019 Fix Auto UK Building on Success National Conference on Thursday. In front of a record number of delegates, insurer guests and suppliers at the prestigious Silverstone Wing venue at the home of British motor-racing, [...] -
Volvo announces 2020 course dates
- 21/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Due to a continued overwhelming response Volvo Cars UK has announced its 2020 dates for its product / technology update course, which provides delegates with the latest information on Volvo’s range of cars. The next available dates are the 23 March, 22 July, 7 September and 25 November. More than six [...] -
Work-related stress causing road accidents
- 21/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
New research from Lightfoot, the maker of technology to reward better company car drivers, has revealed that 12% of drivers are citing stress caused by work as the main reason for accidents, with a further 12% pointing to phone calls made during journeys, and four per cent highlighting urgent work emails as the chief [...] -
New trends in EV charging behaviour
- 21/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The full report of the Zap-Map EV Charging Survey reveals new trends in EV charging behaviour in the UK based on the experience of Zap-Map’s own survey panel. Looking at the findings from one area of the report – the changes in behaviour on the public charging network – some clear trends are emerging. In [...] -
SsangYong launches ‘hybrid’ dealer
- 18/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK has introduced SsangYong Metro, a ‘hybrid’ dealer model which amalgamates a traditional car dealership with a virtual concierge service. SsangYong Metro will service the London boroughs within the M25 and is intended to help the brand to build more presence across the capital. The [...] -
VWG sales surge in September
- 18/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Group has reported a 9.2% rise in global deliveries during September 2019 compared to the same month last year. It delivered 904,200 vehicles to customers. In a shrinking overall global market, the Group continued to significantly expand its market shares. As expected, this development was driven [...] -
Bentley board member named on top 100 list
- 18/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dr. Astrid Fontaine, member of the board for people, digitalisation & IT at Bentley Motors, has been announced as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in the Engineering sector. The list, produced by board appointments firm Inclusive Boards in partnership with the Financial Times, features senior leaders [...]