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Ghosn detention extended again

Authorities in Japan have extended the detention of Carlos Ghosn until 11 January. The former chairman of Nissan and the man responsible for establishing the alliance between Nissan, Mitsubishi and […]

Data security concerns rise

The recent prosecution of a motor trade employee who stole data from his employer underlines the fact that data security is a growing concern for all businesses. But although individuals […]

Farécla celebrates two million milestone

Farécla has begun 2019 on the front foot after announcing it has just shipped its two millionth Optimised Paint System (OPS) cup. The two millionth cup was contained in the […]

2019 trends revealed

The pace of change within the automotive industry looks set to accelerate during 2019. Research carried out by Warranty Direct has identified the key trends expected to impact the industry […]

Saint-Gobain completes acquisition

Saint-Gobain has acquired the UK-based company Farécla Products, one of the largest polishing compounds manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1952, Farécla Products manufactures surface finishing products and solutions for […]

Value of vehicle manufacturers plunge

More than £100bn was wiped off the combined value of the world’s largest 15 car manufacturers last year. According to The Telegraph, 12 of the largest 15 publicly traded vehicle […]

Axalta and Plenham agree three-year alliance

The worldwide collision repair industry has taken a step forward in thought leadership, knowledge sharing and industry networking as Axalta and Plenham Ltd agree on a multi-year global partnership. The […]

UK engine manufacturing decreases

November has seen a 14.2% decline in UK engine production as manufacturers respond to market changes, according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT.) The research […]

Used car prices average £12,967

The average price of a used car reached a record £12,967 in November according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. The record high was mirrored across the various fuel types […]

SMMT warns of no deal Brexit

‘No deal’ must be taken off the table or risk destroying the automotive industry and the hundreds of thousands of jobs it supports, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

What range anxiety?

Electric cars are close to meeting the range demands of more than one in three motorists, new figures reveal. Research by DrivingElectric.com shows 37% of motorists cite up to 300 miles as […]

UK car production falls 19.6%

British car production fell by 19.6% in November, with 129,030 units manufactured, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a continuation of recent […]