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Europcar Mobility says yes to green number plates

Europcar Mobility Group UK welcomes the government’s decision to introduce green number plates, which was announced earlier today. Commenting on the decision Gary Smith, managing director, Europcar Mobility Group UK […]

GEM urges SDST adoption

Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging the UK government to agree to adopt Single/Double British Summertime (SDST). Experts maintain the move, involving an adjustment of the clocks to GMT […]

Prasco responds to catalytic converter thefts

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 […]

Renault introduces hydrogen to light CVs

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 […]

Big changes for JD Garage Equipment

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, […]

Four-midable Fix Auto Luton builds on success

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 […]

Volvo announces 2020 course dates

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 […]

Work-related stress causing road accidents

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 […]

New trends in EV charging behaviour

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 […]

SsangYong launches ‘hybrid’ dealer

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 […]

VWG sales surge in September

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 […]

Bentley board member named on top 100 list

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 […]