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Hella reports strong six-month figures

Automotive supplier Hella has announced positive sales and earning for the first six months of its fiscal year 2018/2019. Currency and portfolio-adjusted consolidated sales rose by 7.3%. Taking into account […]

IAM RoadSmart backs speeding crackdown

IAM RoadSmart has backed the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) current crackdown on speeding on UK roads, saying that there is clear evidence that ‘speed kills.’ The NPCC is encouraging […]

Ford and VWG announce alliance

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company have announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era […]

SMMT responds to Brexit vote

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to last night’s historic defeat for the government’s proposed deal on leaving Europe. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, ‘The […]

ABI statement on Brexit deal defeat

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the government’s defeat in Parliament on its proposed Brexit deal. Huw Evans, director general, said, ‘We need a way forward urgently […]

Ghosn denied bail

Carlos Ghosn has been denied bail in Japan. The former Nissan chairman has been detained since November on allegations of financial misconduct. He now faces at least another two more […]

SMMT statement on Brexit vote

The Society of Motor Manufacturers has commented ahead of tonight’s meaningful vote in Parliament on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive said, ‘As MPs prepare to vote […]

Lotus adds to executive team

Group Lotus has announced two new senior appointments to its executive team. James Andrew joins from leading automotive and luxury communications agency, Influence Associates – the business he helped establish. […]

Online shift continues apace

Major growth in online used car sales at BuyaCar.co.uk during 2018 underlines a shift towards consumers preferring convenience and transparency over the traditional way of buying cars. A hike in […]

Autoclenz marks 50 years in business

Autoclenz is celebrating 50 years in business in 2019, servicing the valeting and cosmetic repair sectors within the motor industry. Autoclenz is a multi-million-pound enterprise at the cutting edge of […]

AkzoNobel becomes I-Car Sustaining Partner

AkzoNobel is enhancing its commitment to training by being one of the first paint suppliers to become an I-Car Sustaining Partner. Don Shearer, AkzoNobel technical service manager, Automotive Coatings, said, […]

Accident Exchange rebrands as AX

After recording significant growth and a return to profitability in 2018, Accident Exchange and its subsidiary companies, DCML, In-Car Cleverness and APU have rebranded as AX. Lucy Woods, chief executive […]