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Motofix adds ADAS capabilities

The Motofix Group has announced that seven of its sites have been fitted with state-of-the-art ADAS equipment. The new solution, supplied and fitted by Pro-Align and approved by VWG, means […]

ACIS signs up with UKRN

ACIS has signed a national supply deal to distribute paint, consumables and added-value solutions to UK Repair Network’s (UKRN) approved bodyshops. UKRN has exclusively contracted with ACIS to deliver AkzoNobel, […]

Motor Ombudsman urges direct dialogue

The Motor Ombudsman has launched a new campaign to promote direct dialogue between disgruntled customers and the business. Its #talk2resolve campaign is live on Twitter, which aims to encourage customers […]

Tailgating too close for comfort

Tailgating is more dangerous for drivers than speeding, bad weather and drink-driving, according to figures released by the Department for Transport. According to figures, 4,256 accidents a year are caused […]

Honda opens reservations for electric model

Honda has announced that reservations for its new urban electric vehicle, Honda e, are now open in the UK, Germany, France and Norway. A dedicated online reservation website allows customers […]

MG Motor widens Scottish network

MG Motor UK has added Tustain Motors, East Lothian to its growing network in Scotland. This is part of wider plan to add a further 24 sites by the end […]

Addison Lee goes electric

Audi UK is supplying its zero-emission e-tron chauffeur cars to Addison Lee. The vehicles are being supplied for a six-month pilot in London, during which time data will be collated […]

Job market buoyant in NI

Demand for temporary vehicle technicians and MOT testers is on the increase in Northern Ireland. The automotive aftermarket’s specialist technical recruitment company, Autotech Recruit is branching into Northern Ireland following […]

Ford to cut 7,000 more jobs

Ford has announced it will cut up to 7,000 jobs, with about 500 expected to be in the UK. It currently employs about 12,000 people in the UK. Ford’s chief […]

JLR suffers staggering annual losses

Jaguar Land Rover has reported eye-watering annual losses of £3.6bn, blaming low sales in China as a primary cause. Sales actually rose in the UK and North America, but falling […]

Tech will be king in tomorrow’s workshop

Nine out of 10 motor industry professionals believe working with technology will be an increasingly important skill for workshop mechanics in years to come. These are the key findings of […]

LCV fleet warned of hidden risks

With mixed data sets downplaying the risks of driving for work and confusion surrounding grey fleets, Licence Bureau is calling on light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators to ensure they are […]