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JLR and BMW join forces on EV development

Jaguar Land Rover and BMW have agreed to pool resources to develop electric vehicles. The two companies will share research and production planning, as well as joint procurement in the […]

Ford to close Bridgend plant

Ford will close its manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales in September next year, casting huge question marks over the workforce of about 1,700. This is according to union sources, […]

Ford set to announce Bridgend closure

Ford is expected to announce today it will close its Bridgend plant in Wales, putting up to 1,700 jobs under threat. It has called a meeting of Union members, when […]

FCA withdraws Renault merger proposals

Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn a proposal for a merger with Renault. It said the political conditions are not suitable for such an arrangement. Fiat Chrysler had proposed a ‘merger of […]

The Kia to success

Kia has recorded its best-ever May sales figure of 7,279, an increase of eight per cent compared to 2018 and ahead of the 2016 record of 6,912, with alternative-fuelled models […]

Drivers back tougher penalties

Almost 90% of motorists would like to see tougher penalties for using a phone behind the wheel. This is according to a new survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried […]

Supermarkets announce price cuts

Fuel prices look set to tumble after Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s announced they will cut prices by up to 3p a litre. Prices at Asda and Morrisons forecourts will be […]

Genuine and staged collisions under the spotlight

The difference between fraudulent staged accidents and genuine accidents will be assessed at the Crash Test and Research day, which will be attended by bodyshop magazine on 20 June. Organised […]

On your bike for Ben

There’s just one month to go until three UK automotive industry leaders will cycle on water and ride the River Thames from its source to London, in the Epic Thames […]

Volvo and Verex extend partnership

Volvo Car UK has awarded Verex a new, long-term contract for the provision of Volvo Car Insurance (VCI) dealer driveaway and annual insurance services. Verex has managed the scheme since […]

New car market falls in May

The UK new car market fell by 4.6% in May with 183,724 units registered. This is according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]

‘Sell more used vehicles, more often’

Secure Trust Bank has launched V12 Vehicle Finance which it claims could revolutionise the sourcing, funding and financing used cars and vans for UK dealers. Established with the vision of […]