Is it legal to use a phone as a satnav?
Telematics-based car insurance company, insurethebox, is asking whether learner drivers facing the new driving test launched on 4 December 2017 understand the rules for in-car mobile phone use. For the […]
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New car market continues to decline
‘The new car market continued its downward trend in November and it is now year to date -5.0% down on last year, in line with initial forecasts. ‘While alternative fuel […]
IVS forms partnership with Trim Perfect
A new partnership has been announced between International Vehicle Solutions – Cars Recon’s new UK company – and Northamptonshire-based SMART repair specialists Trim Perfect. The deal is already seeing Trim […]
Jason braves the boxing ring
Jason Thomas, Farécla sales manager for Scotland & Ireland, is putting his body on the line in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research. Despite having no previous experience, […]
Ben launches mental health training
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new mental health training programme. The new service sees […]
One in five Brits switch cars due to boredom
Boredom is one of the main reasons people buy a new car in the UK, according to a new study. Car leasing specialist, UK Carline, polled 1,000 drivers who own […]
CDN gains FMCSA approval
Car Delivery Network (CDN) has achieved FMCSA approval for the second phase of its Connected Truck Strategy, FleetConnect ELD, which was rolled out earlier this year. Gearing up for the […]
Spraytech Enfield raises the game
Spraytech Enfield is set to host an Industry Showcase Event (ISE) in partnership with AutoRaise on Saturday 9 December. Spraytech Enfield is investing in future talent and inviting local pupils, […]
Revive! reports buoyant trading
Mobile vehicle paint repairers, Revive! enjoyed one of its best ever trading months in October. Franchisees up and down the country from Portsmouth to Northampton reported record sales performances in […]
Fix Wellingborough marks a decade
To mark 10 years being part of the Fix Auto UK network, Fix Auto Wellingborough has been presented with a commemorative plaque. Presenting the plaque to Fix Auto Wellingborough’s managing […]
Bespoke policy for ‘white van man’
Covéa Insurance is re-launching its Commercial Vehicle (CV) product designed for tradespeople driving vans. The new product, branded ‘Your Van’, has enhanced policy features and increased cover limits as well as […]
Video helps treble luxury car sales
The use of personalised video communication technology has contributed to a three-fold sales increase of used Aston Martins for a renowned luxury car dealer in Edinburgh. The video technology produced […]
