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Love Island questions posed to DVLA

How to apply for Love Island was one of the more unusual questions drivers have asked the DVLA since it introduced services on Google Alexa and Amazon’s Alexa. It launched […]

Insurance prices on the rise again

Average motor insurance costs rose the second quarter of 2019, according to Association of British Insurers (ABI) figures. That brought to end five consecutive quarters of prices going down. The […]

CS to partner Hail Network

Connected Solutions has announced the appointment of The Hail Network as a motor claims eco-system partner. As a new ‘rapid resolution’ partner, The Hail Network is a smart solution and […]

Ford and Centrica announce EV partnership

Ford and Centrica have announced a partnership to bring electric vehicles services to the UK and Ireland. As part of the plan, Centrica will deliver a dedicated home charging installation […]

Tracton Group announces profit rises

The Tracton Group has announced that it increased operating profits by €212m during first half of this year compared to the same period last year. The Group generated sales revenue […]

Ellesmere Port production ‘depends on Brexit’

Vauxhall will move production from its Ellesmere Port factory if it becomes unprofitable as a result of Brexit. Vauxhall owners the PSA Group has said an alternative site has already […]

Seat celebrates millionth sale

Seat has celebrated the millionth sale of its third generation Leon since its launch in 2012. It has become the most widely sold model in the Seat range, overcoming the […]

Quick Lane announces £40k investment

The first ever UK-franchised Quick Lane centre has made a £40k investment into new state-of-the-art MOT test equipment as it continues to expand its capabilities. Quick Lane, based in Reading, […]

SMMT tells PM No Deal is ‘not an option’

The SMMT has written directly to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to rule out No Deal, insisting that it is ‘simply not an option’. CEO Mike Hawes said: […]

FTA warns of DVS disappointment

The FTA has urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to take a broader approach to air pollution, arguing that the Direct Vision Standard scheme won’t achieve what he hopes it will. […]

Fix bolsters key accounts team

Fix Auto UK has again strengthened its key accounts team with the appointment of Rob Lake. Rob joins the network with experience in senior roles within both the repair and […]

CarShop wins digital accolade

CarShop has won the Digital Excellence Award at the annual Auto Trader Retailer Awards. CarShop, which operates in Cardiff, Doncaster, Manchester, Northampton, Norwich, Sheffield, Swindon, Wakefield and Warrington, received the […]