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Ford commits to EV range
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford has unveiled an extensive range of new vehicles that are designed to help make cities cleaner and quieter by increasingly using more environmentally friendly electric power. In a move that marks a new milestone for the company, Ford is committed to delivering a fresh range of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive [...] -
Cenex announces new CAV event
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
This year's low carbon vehicle event, Cenex-LCV2019, will see the launch of a new event, Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility, which will be co-located at Millbrook Proving Ground. Taking place on 4 and 5 September, the Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility Event will have its own contained space, consisting of a [...] -
IBIS Ireland names opening speaker
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IBIS is delighted to announce that Jim Azzouz will be giving the opening presentation at the upcoming IBIS Ireland event on 2 May 2019. Jim is marketing director for aftersales at Ford of Europe and will be giving a vehicle manufacturer’s perspective on collision repair within today’s aftermarket. He will [...] -
Poole scoops Volvo double
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo Cars Poole and Poole Accident Repair have scooped a regional award at the Volvo Retailer and Approved Bodyshop High Achiever Recognition Awards for their work during 2018. The awards, held for the second time now, recognises the high achievements of the network’s approved bodyshops and their [...] -
Dangers of work driving ‘downplayed’
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A loophole in road incident reporting measures is significantly downplaying the risks associated with driving for work, according to Licence Bureau. The UK's leading supplier of Driver Licence validation services has highlighted considerable misalignment between incident reporting mechanisms and published data [...] -
Fuel prices rise again
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fuel prices rose for the second month in a row in March, with unleaded increasing by 2p a litre and diesel rising 0.7p a litre. That means drivers of unleaded vehicles are now paying on average£67.22 to fill up compared to £66.31 four weeks ago while diesel drivers on average pay £71.87 for a full [...] -
New website dedicated to AFVs
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new website intended to deliver factual advice and highlight the benefits of alternatively fuelled vehicles has gone live. Discoverev.co.uk will provide independent advice and information for existing and future owners of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFV). Editor Louise Woodhams said, 'The British [...] -
Apprenticeship figures begin slow turnaround
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Intitute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has offered qualified praise for the Apprenticeship Levy after figures showed that apprenticeship starts have risen for the first time since it was introduced. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI said, 'The latest figures on apprenticeship starts are welcome news, albeit the numbers [...] -
Judy Murray named guest speaker
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Judy Murray OBE will be a guest speaker at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry event, which will be held in London on Wednesday, 19 June. She will speak about her experiences playing professional tennis, coaching world-class players, mentoring her sons Andy and Jamie to success and captaining [...] -
AutoRaise delivers at #FEAAC19
- 03/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
bodyshop charity partner AutoRaise took the opportunity to raise its profile and reach hundreds of training providers by delivering a workshop at the recent FE Week’s Annual Apprenticeship Conference #FEAAC19, held at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham. Now its fifth year, there were over six [...]