EV sales make up 6.9% of market
The European car market stabilised in April 2019, thanks in part to a rise in EV sales, after an extended period of decline. In total 1.34 million vehicles were registered […]
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Biomethane refuelling on the cards
CNG Fuels has commenced construction of two new public access renewable biomethane compressed natural gas (Bio-CNG) refuelling stations. These are the first two of five due to open in 2019 […]
Fix Auto goes to Sandhurst
Fix Auto UK has strengthened its network within London and the Home Counties with the addition of Perfect Paint in Sandhurst. Operating as Fix Auto Sandhurst, the 12,000sqft repair centre […]
EV benefits greatest for two-wheelers
The environmental benefits of a switch to electric are even greater for two-wheel vehicles than four-wheel vehicles. This is according to ground-breaking new research from Cenex. Its first study of […]
Repairers’ rights explained in pilot project
The legal rights of repairers were highlighted at an event in Chesterfield, attended by more than 100 people. As part of the Your Car – Your Choice pilot project, repairers […]
Motofix adds ADAS capabilities
The Motofix Group has announced that seven of its sites have been fitted with state-of-the-art ADAS equipment. The new solution, supplied and fitted by Pro-Align and approved by VWG, means […]
ACIS signs up with UKRN
ACIS has signed a national supply deal to distribute paint, consumables and added-value solutions to UK Repair Network’s (UKRN) approved bodyshops. UKRN has exclusively contracted with ACIS to deliver AkzoNobel, […]
Motor Ombudsman urges direct dialogue
The Motor Ombudsman has launched a new campaign to promote direct dialogue between disgruntled customers and the business. Its #talk2resolve campaign is live on Twitter, which aims to encourage customers […]
Tailgating too close for comfort
Tailgating is more dangerous for drivers than speeding, bad weather and drink-driving, according to figures released by the Department for Transport. According to figures, 4,256 accidents a year are caused […]
Honda opens reservations for electric model
Honda has announced that reservations for its new urban electric vehicle, Honda e, are now open in the UK, Germany, France and Norway. A dedicated online reservation website allows customers […]
MG Motor widens Scottish network
MG Motor UK has added Tustain Motors, East Lothian to its growing network in Scotland. This is part of wider plan to add a further 24 sites by the end […]
Addison Lee goes electric
Audi UK is supplying its zero-emission e-tron chauffeur cars to Addison Lee. The vehicles are being supplied for a six-month pilot in London, during which time data will be collated […]
