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Cromax appoints Kevin Torfs
- 25/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Effective 1 October 2018, Kevin Torfs will be the Cromax brand manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The announcement coincides with the brand celebrating its 15th year in its incarnation as Cromax. ‘At Cromax, we advocate productivity in everything we do. We have an esteemed history that dates [...] -
Read or be revoked
- 25/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In a poll conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions, a worrying 1 in 4 motorists said they were not very confident or not confident at all they would be able to read a number plate from 20m (65ft) away. Three police forces in England have announced they are planning to test the eyesight of every motorist they stop. [...] -
Driving in the EU after Brexit
- 25/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Licence Bureau has warned UK drivers that their driving licences may not be valid in the European Union (EU) in the event of the nation exiting with no withdrawal agreement in place. After March 2019 UK drivers looking to drive on business or pleasure in EU countries or looking to hire a car will need to be in [...] -
Prototype tech warns drivers of accidents
- 25/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Together with Vodafone, Ford is testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. Furthermore, the system can provide early warning that emergency vehicles are approaching – and which side of the road they should move towards to avoid being an [...] -
VW has new appointment
- 25/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Rob Holdcroft has been appointed to the role of national sales manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, replacing Iain Montgomery who has left the brand. Rob moves to the sales role from his previous position as sales operations manager within Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles which he has held since June 2016. [...] -
Nissan recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles
- 24/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs around the globe due to a fire risk. According to Automotive News Canada, 19,761 of the vehicles being recalled are in Canada, and 215,124 vehicles in America. Included in the recall are certain 2015 to 2017 Nissan Muranos, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Maximas, 2017 to [...] -
Century long business partnership
- 24/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Brown Brothers Distribution is celebrating a 100-year milestone with its longest trading customer A. Pile & Son Ltd. The Dartford-based business was founded in 1918 by Arthur Albert Pile, originally as a bicycle dealer and repairer. To be able to open an account with Brown Brothers back in 1918, Arthur Pile had [...] -
World’s first calorie-burning car
- 24/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Introducing the FitCar PPV, brainchild of Nasser Al Shawaf, who, together with Dutch engineering partner, BPO, has developed the world’s first calorie-burning car. The FitCar PPV ‘prototype #2’ is based on a standard Audi A4 Avant 2.0L petrol TFSI auto, with the throttle replaced by a bicycle pedal mechanism [...] -
Buyers steering toward used cars
- 24/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Used car retailers could be set for a bumper year, with at least half of buyers turning to the used market according to new research from CitNOW. The nationwide study found that 48% of prospective buyers are looking to the used car market for their next purchase, as a combination of more advanced cars and tempting [...] -
Dealers struggle meeting September targets
- 24/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Brand new 68 plate cars are flooding into the market for sale as second-hand vehicles as dealers struggle to meet September registration targets. BuyaCar.co.uk reports that within days of the September 18 plate launch hundreds of brand new cars were turned into ‘instant used cars’ for sale on their [...]