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Confidence in hybrids remains unchanged

Fears that consumers could turn their backs on hybrid cars after a government conventional fuel ban have proved unfounded. That’s the finding of online motor retail specialist BuyaCar.co.uk, after analysing the […]

Potholes cost UK drivers

One pothole could cause damage costing almost two months of an average UK salary, according to MotorEasy. According to MotorEasy’s database of 30,000 warranty customers, axle and suspension damage is […]

ACIS appoints Ian Dalgarno

ACIS has promoted Ian Dalgarno to the newly-created role of business development director to help manage the continued growth across the organisation. Glasgow-born Ian will head up the new business […]

No ordinary paint shop

Spies Hecker took a behind the scenes look at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Paint Shop in Brackley, England, to get a masterclass on how it runs and how it varies […]

Innovators summit goes live

The Insurance Innovators Summit 2018 from marketforce has gone ‘live’ with plans it has labelled as ‘Europe’s leading general insurance conference’. The event, which takes place on 5-6 November at […]

UK ranked fifth for EV

LeasePlan has released its annual Car Cost Index, with the latest analysis showing that electric vehicles (EVs) are now becoming cost competitive in several European countries, including the UK. The […]

ICO investigates MoJ

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has begun a criminal investigation into the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) over allegations the department broke Freedom of Information law reports BuzzFeed News. The move […]

Laundrette fraudsters sentenced

Two fraudsters involved in an ‘elaborate’ ghost broking operation have received custodial sentences for conspiracy to defraud insurance companies following a joint investigation between the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), the […]

County car repair costs revealed

Cornwall has topped the list as being the most expensive county for the average car repair with a cost of £303.99, whilst Derbyshire is the cheapest at £172.40. The findings […]

Mirka dons charity match

Milton Keynes based, Mirka UK Ltd raised £1787.29 for local charity, Willen Hospice during a fundraising football match at MK Dons stadium. A ‘select’ Mirka squad, managed by Paul North, […]

Automechanika Birmingham almost here

Innovation will be at the forefront of the ‘new look’ agenda for Automechanika Birmingham when the doors open on the three-day show in just over one week’s time. Among the […]

Tesla brings mobile service to UK

Tesla has started rolling out a mobile repair service in the UK. It has introduced a fleet of mobile repair vehicles with the intention of repairing and maintaining vehicles without […]