Government clears road for autonomous tests
The UK government could allow self-driving cars without a designated driver on UK roads by the end of this year. It has plans to scrap the requirement for autonomous vehicles […]
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LCV figures strong in January
The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew 8.6% in January, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). More than 22,000 […]
SMMT reports January dip
The UK’s new car market dipped 1.6% in January, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 161,013 new […]
Profit treble for Morgan
Morgan Motor Company is celebrating a hat-trick of record profits. It has announced that in 2018 it recorded record profits for the third year in a row as it continues […]
SEAT Fleet sails through headwind
SEAT UK has set new records in True Fleet sales. Last year it grew sales to 18,826 vehicles. The surge in business sales represents year-on-year growth of more than a […]
IBIS announces alliance with best-selling author
IBIS is delighted to announce best-selling author and international conference speaker, Jeff Smith, will be a significant part of the IBIS journey in 2019, presenting at both IBIS Middle East […]
Motorists warned against new scam
A new online car stealing scam has been revealed following recent Home Office figures that showed a near 50% increase in vehicle thefts over the last five years – up […]
Covéa names technology officer
Covéa Insurance has appointed Graeme Howard to the role of chief technology and information officer (CTIO). Graeme will begin his role at the end of February 2019. Graeme will […]
ADAS under the spotlight
Auto Windscreens turned the spotlight on ADAS recalibrations at its Automotive Connecting Conference. Attended by world-leading vehicle manufacturers such as Mazda, Toyota, Volvo and Volkswagen Group, the conference examined major […]
C&C expands into Wolverhampton
Accident repair specialist C&C Vehicle Services has expanded into the West Midlands, launching a flagship 30,000sqft facility in Wolverhampton and creating 25 new jobs. The new branch – fitted out […]
Skills crisis ‘greatest threat’
A new report has revealed the worst kept secret in the industry; that a lack of skills is the greatest threat. This is according to a survey conducted by Auto […]
Volvo announces High Achievers
Volvo has announced its regional winners for the High Achiever Incentive in 2018. Steve Plunkett, Volvo body and paint programme development manager, said, ‘Many congratulations to all of the winners […]
