Prototype tech warns drivers of accidents
Together with Vodafone, Ford is testing connected vehicle technology that could alert drivers to an accident ahead moments after it has happened. Furthermore, the system can provide early warning that […]
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VW has new appointment
Rob Holdcroft has been appointed to the role of national sales manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, replacing Iain Montgomery who has left the brand. Rob moves to the sales role […]
Nissan recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles
Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs around the globe due to a fire risk. According to Automotive News Canada, 19,761 of the vehicles being recalled are in Canada, […]
Century long business partnership
Brown Brothers Distribution is celebrating a 100-year milestone with its longest trading customer A. Pile & Son Ltd. The Dartford-based business was founded in 1918 by Arthur Albert Pile, originally […]
World’s first calorie-burning car
Introducing the FitCar PPV, brainchild of Nasser Al Shawaf, who, together with Dutch engineering partner, BPO, has developed the world’s first calorie-burning car. The FitCar PPV ‘prototype #2’ is based […]
Buyers steering toward used cars
Used car retailers could be set for a bumper year, with at least half of buyers turning to the used market according to new research from CitNOW. The nationwide study […]
Dealers struggle meeting September targets
Brand new 68 plate cars are flooding into the market for sale as second-hand vehicles as dealers struggle to meet September registration targets. BuyaCar.co.uk reports that within days of the September […]
Xpress Centres expands network
Xpress Centres has revealed details of its second phase of growth which will double the network to 40 locations within the next five months. The first of 19 new centres […]
Mitsubishi ranked in top 10
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been ranked in the top 10 vehicle manufacturers in the latest NFDA (National Franchised Dealers Association) Dealer Attitude Survey. Ranked in 21 position in the […]
MyWay launches to Mazda dealers
Mazda MyWay scheme has delivered more than 400 cars in London and is being launched to accredited Mazda dealers. The MyWay scheme allows customers to test drive, select, buy and […]
Woodham Mortimer acquires JD Classics
JD Classics has been acquired by Woodham Mortimer Limited. The sale safeguards the jobs of approximately 60 employees at the company’s headquarters in Maldon, Essex, and includes the company’s workshop […]
CrushWatch reunites cars with owners
More than half a billion pounds worth of uninsured UK vehicles have been saved from potentially being crushed in the last decade including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys and Aston Martins. Vehicles […]