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Thatcham backs mandatory road safety

Thatcham Research has welcomed European Commission’s announcement of proposals for the introduction of new road safety measures and calls on the UK Government and car makers to not hesitate on […]

RAA gains three new members

The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) has increased its growth in 2018 with the addition of three new Members to its national network of Dealer Groups. Paynes of Hinckley, Birchwood Motor […]

CAPS appoints new chair of NAC

David Neave has been appointed chair of the CAPS National Advisory Council (NAC) following John O’Roarke’s 18-month tenure. David Neave has helped shape the motor insurance industry through his involvement […]

3M webinar covering RPE testing

Bodyshop professionals are being invited to learn more about respiratory fit testing by registering for the next webinar in 3M’s Science of Safety series. The free webinar, titled ‘Respiratory Fit […]

MAPFRE opens headquarters in London

The chairman and CEO of MAPFRE, Antonio Huertas, officially opened the company’s new headquarters in London, at an event attended by the Spanish ambassador to the UK, Carlos Bastarreche. Antonio explained […]

GROUPAUTO and UAN attend Malaga event

In May 2018, GROUPAUTO and UAN motor factor member businesses attended the Annual Spring Event along with 40 approved suppliers that sponsored the event. Every year, this event gives the […]

Lindsay Ephgrave joins SEAT

SEAT UK has appointed Lindsay Ephgrave as the new area fleet manager for the east. Lindsay joins SEAT after building up 17 years of experience working with the Volkswagen Group. […]

HELLA appoints new sales manager

HELLA has recruited Martin McGreevy as the company’s new national sales manager. Martin has considerable aftermarket experience, both from a distribution and product supplier perspective, having worked for several companies […]

Price of diesel cars increase

The average price of a used diesel car has increased by 2.4 per cent since the start of 2018. This puts an end to the decrese on diesel prices throughout […]

Volvo S60 no longer diesel

The new Volvo S60 saloon will be the first Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine. All new Volvo models launched from 2019 will be available as either a mild […]

No Green Card necessary

UK drivers and hauliers will not have to apply or pay for ‘Green Card’ documentation from insurers when they travel in an EU member state after Brexit, the Department for […]

The rise of silver riders

Recent analysis of DVSA data from Moneybarn, has revealed the age of people taking motorbike tests is rising, with the number of over 55s increasing by more than 80% in […]