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Speed limiting tech from 2022

All new vehicles sold in Europe from 2022 will have new technology to limit speeds. The EU has provisionally agreed to implement these laws across Europe, and the Department of […]

Mixed messages from pothole figures

Councils repaired 20% more potholes in England and Wales last year, but many repairs are only temporary. A study found that 330,000 more potholes were repaired in 2017/18 compared to […]

New details of Ghosn’s retirement package

Nissan is understood to have agreed a $40m retirement sum with Carlos Ghosn as long ago as 2012. According to the Financial Times, the retirement package signed by current Nissan […]

Motorpoint continues Hospice support

Motorpoint has teamed up with HARIBO to give away a new car for The Prince of Wales Hospice 30th Anniversary. The Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge worth over £10,000 will be offered […]

New report underlines rental role

The BVRLA has set-out the critical role the vehicle rental industry plays in the UK economy in a report that collates data from six separate research projects. As well as […]

Volvo introduces Live Chat

Volvo has launched a Live Chat to provide drivers with instant digital access to Volvo’s fleet experts. Company car drivers and fleet managers can use the instant digital messaging service […]

Allianz and BMW launch roadside assistance

Allianz Partners UK and BMW Group Financial Services are offering a new, basic roadside assistance package called BMW Insured Emergency Service Essential.  This latest offering enables BMW and MINI owners […]

Demand for used EVs rising

The value of some used electric vehicles is rising, driven by demand. Experts at automotive data company cap hpi have found that some owners could buy an electric car, run […]

Dealerships reduce debts by 22%

The UK’s top 100 UK car dealerships have reduced their debts by 22% over the last year to £9.7bn down from £12.5bn in the previous year. This is according to […]

Seat announces 31% water reduction

Seat’s Martorell factory in Barcelona has reduced its water consumption per car produced by 31% in the last eight years. By using cutting-edge technology and more efficient processes to reuse […]

Kia takes customer satisfaction award

Kia Motors UK Limited has been awarded ‘Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy’ Award by The Institute of Customer Service in London. The UK Customer Satisfaction Awards is the only customer service […]

Colin Appleyard enters roaring 40s

Colin Appleyard is celebrating its 40th anniversary since opening its first Suzuki car dealership in the UK. The business, which has won Suzuki’s ‘Dealer of the Year’ trophy seven times, […]