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Autonomous car market expected to surge

The worldwide autonomous cars market is anticipated to reach over 263,532 units by 2026. This is according to a report by Orbis Research. It found that North America is expected […]

EU regulations to spike EV sales

Experts have predicted that 2020 will be the year of the electric car, with EU regulations coming into force on 1 January set to penalise car makers for emissions above […]

Car-O-Liner secures PSA Groupe contract

PSA Groupe has signed a supply deal with Snap-on to use only Car-O-Liner benches at its Peugeot and Citroen dealerships in 10 European markets. The benches included in the agreement […]

PSA, Snap-on strike benchmark Car-O-Liner deal

Snap-on has won a tender for Car-O-Liner benches for 10 European markets. For the next two (plus-1) years, PSA Group’s own Peugeot and Citroen dealerships will be required to purchase […]

NFDA hosts inaugural diversity day

The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) has held its first networking day for female apprentice technicians as part of its ‘Drive My Career’ initiative. The NFDA represents franchised car and […]

MMC introduces energy savings solution

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will use a renewable energy solution to reduce 1,600 tonnes of carbon emissions at its manufacturing plant in Okazaki, Japan. The solution involves the installation of […]

AA employs innovative location tech

The AA has become the first breakdown cover provider to use new technology to help its customers identify their locations quicker. The what3words technology works by dividing the world into […]

Mazda UK supports armed forces

Mazda UK has strengthened its commitment to the British Armed Forces by supporting veterans’ mental health charity, Combat Stress. It has donated a Mazda6 Tourer as a support vehicle for […]

Remit named MAN training partner

MAN Truck and Bus UK has appointed Remit Group to deliver its apprenticeship programmes nationally. Remit will support the development of the MAN Apprenticeship Academy, which has seen more than […]

MG Motor selects SCF solutions

MG Motor UK has selected Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) as exclusive finance provider in a five-year agreement beginning in January 2020. The new contract will see SCF providing a full […]

Trust tops Ford trend report

Ford has unveiled the trends it expects to shape the industry in the future, with consumer trust predicted to be the most dominant theme. Its report, 2020 Looking Further with […]

UK manufacturing stalls in November

UK manufacturing fell 13.9% in November, with year-to-date performance 7.9% behind 2018 figures. This is according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Mike Hawes, SMMT […]