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Insurer introduces dash cam solution
- 12/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MA new partnership will see dash cams introduced into a fully integrated telematics solution for the motor insurance industry. MiTAC Digital Technology Corporation (MDT), owner of one of the UK’s largest dash cam brands, Mio, has announced a technology partnership with UK-headquartered InsurTech firm, Inzura. [...] -
SMMT: Brexit delay ‘utterly unaccpetable’
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The SMMT has described last night's decision to delay Brexit until 31 October as 'utterly unacceptable', saying the continued uncertainty is costing automotive jobs. Chief executive Mike Hawes said, 'While we’ve avoided a ‘no deal’ Brexit on Friday, it is utterly unacceptable that, more than two years since [...] -
Covéa names new director
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Covéa Insurance has named Carolyn Callan as new commercial lines and HNW director. Her appointment will be with effect from 1 May and is subject to FCA and PRA approval. Carolyn will also join the executive committee. She said, 'I’m absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to lead Covéa’s commercial [...] -
‘A shot in the arm for automotive industry’
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new programme delivered by the SMMT and developed jointly by the automotive and aerospace industries has been introduced to improve production and competitiveness among UK manufacturers. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has named the National Manufacturing Competitive Levels [...] -
Frasers helps with Council benefits
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
North Lanarkshire Council has taken delivery of two SsangYong Korando 4x4 vehicles, which will be predominantly utilised to help home care workers travel within the county. The SsangYong vehicles have the capability to access remote and challenging areas that may have previously been more challenging to [...] -
JLR awarded another five-stars
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Euro NCAP has awarded another vehicle a five-star safety rating. The new Range Rover Evoque achieved a high Adult Occupant Protection score (94%), while offering a suite of standard-fit collision avoidance technology. Meanwhile, Citroën’s small SUV, the C5 Aircross, was awarded a solid four-star rating. A [...] -
How much CO2 does your car produce?
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
In the week that London has implemented its ULEZ, car leasing specialist AMT has created a new tool to help drivers assess how much carbon dioxide their cars actually produce based on their specific driving habits. The Emissions Calculatorr uses the company’s own data on more than 15,000 different cars to give [...] -
Lights, camera, action
- 11/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drive Vauxhall has partnered with CitNOW to deliver a group-wide video learning programme, including a two-week ‘roadshow’ across its UK sites. The learning programme will support Drive Vauxhall staff. The roadshow will run alongside a training programme to help staff maximise the use of video to engage [...] -
Fuel price hikes ‘political madness’
- 10/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Threats to raise fuel duty have gone down like a lead balloon in the industry. Speaking in the House of Commons in response to a question about average annual savings to hauliers since 2010, chancellor Philip Hammond appeared to suggest a potential hike was on the cards. He said, 'I can confirm the average road [...] -
Emissions specialist names new director
- 10/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK-based emissions reduction specialist Eminox has appointed Martin Edwards as operations director. Martin brings more than 15 years’ experience in the automotive industry, from passenger cars to heavy-duty vehicles, having worked for Autoneum, Parker Hannifin and Kongsberg Automotive. He said, 'I was really [...]