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NEVs outperform petrol and diesel
- 05/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Electric, hybrid and plug-in hyrids are the country’s least depreciating models, outperforming petrols and diesels. This is according to research by the UK’s new car buying platform, What Car?. It found electrified vehicles retain 47% of their value on average after three years and 30,000 miles, while [...] -
Fix Auto UK continues Radical support
- 05/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK is continuing its support of championship-winning racer Jac Constable as he moves to compete in the Radical SR3 Challenge Championship for the 2019 season. The championship gets underway at Donington Park this weekend. Jac said, 'I’m hugely excited to once again have Fix Auto UK on board. The [...] -
Lightweight materials under spotlight in Munich
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The 8th annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials summit will meet in Munich on 24-25 April. The conference will review and assess how car makers are pursuing weight decreases in electric vehicles through the application of new material technologies. Topics due to be covered during the event will include [...] -
Carlos Ghosn re-arrested
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested in Tokyo. He has been detained over suspicions he caused Nissan £3.8m in losses. He was arrested while out on bail pending trial over claims of financial misconduct. According to the BBC, prosecutors said this latest arrest related to transfers of Nissan [...] -
Nissan names new R&D boss
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan has named David Moss as senior vice president, research and development (R&D) in Europe. David will play a vital role in leading the journey to zero emissions in the region, with a suite of electrified options set to make up almost half of Nissan models sold within the next three years. David said: [...] -
Autotech Recruit to deliver bespoke ’employment solutions’
- 04/04/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autotech Recruit has launched a pioneering, large-scale permanent recruitment drive, which is set to deliver multiple technicians across multiple sites, revolutionising the way in which national automotive companies recruit permanent vehicle technicians. Under the initiative, Autotech Recruit will develop a [...] -
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 [...]