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Thatcham Research appoints new chairman

Thatcham Research, the independent voice of automotive safety and repair, has announced the appointment of Allianz’s Graham Gibson as the new Chairman of its Board. As chief claims officer at […]

British car manufacturing declining

British car manufacturing declined -4.4% in February, as production for the home market fell by double figures, according to data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Ast wins 3M Select Platinum Partner

Ast Transport Branding has become the first graphics provider to climb the ranks of 3M’s Select programme from gold to platinum partner status. This places the transport branding company within […]

Volvo XC60 World Car 2018

The new Volvo XC60 mid-size SUV has been named World Car of the Year 2018 at the New York Auto Show, adding another accolade to Volvo’s growing list. The XC60 […]

Inchcape new site in Norwich

Acting on behalf of a joint venture between Ifield Group and Pigeon, Colliers International’s Automotive & Roadside division has disposed of a 6.3-acre site at Broadland Gate, Norwich, to Inchcape […]

Tips: avoid pain while driving

Citroën UK and the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) have released a list of essential tips to help prevent neck and back pain whilst driving. Recent research by the British Chiropractic […]

Synergy gets behind IBIS Ireland

Synergy gets behind IBIS Ireland Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions is the latest addition to the IBIS Ireland 2018 official partner line-up. Long term supporters of IBIS Ireland, Synergy joins lead […]

Manufacturers install cars with eCall

As of this Saturday (31 March), automobile manufacturers will equip all new car types with eCall; a system that automatically dials emergency services in the event of a serious road […]

Vehicle connectivity changing the game

To the driver of the typical car today, a 10.7 year-old vehicle in the EU, connected features such as active park assist, lane-keeping or driver alert systems can seem a […]

LV= announces £158 million profit

Mutual insurance, retirement and investment group LV= announces its financial results for the year to 31 December 2017 and publishes its annual report. Strategic and operational highlights: Completed landmark strategic […]

MG Cannon has site approval

All four MG Cannon Accident Repair Centres have successfully achieved manufacturer approved status for BMW Group certifying each site to be warranty approved for both the BMW and MINI brands. […]

Allianz new standard for training

Figures from the SMMT show that the UK saw a 34.8% increase in electric and hybrid vehicle registrations in 2017. Aimed at meeting demand for technicians skilled in the assistance […]