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Seat announces energised launch schedule

Seat will launch one new car every six months until 2020. The first two vehicles will be the Seat Tarraco and the CUPRA Ateca, which are going on sale at […]

Smartdriverclub expanding to meet demands

Demonstrating the increasing consumer appetite for usage-based insurance, and connected car services, Smartdriverclub Insurance is expanding its underwriting capacity to meet demand as part of a strategy to increase its […]

Worst postcodes for car vandalism

A new study by Churchill car insurance has found that more than a quarter (27%) of UK drivers’ cars have been intentionally vandalised. To highlight the prevalence of car vandalism […]

BMW: EV’s wait until 2020

According to Reuters, BMW will not be mass producing electric cars until 2020. This is because today’s technology does not turn enough profit to justify the amount production will cost. […]

BMW doubles autonomous car testing

Despite the fatal accident involving an Uber autonomous car earlier this week, BMW has no plans to change their scheduling. In fact, they will be doubling their fleet of self-driving […]

Brexit impacting two markets

The impact of Brexit has greatly affected two car markets. On one end of the spectrum, discounts on new cars are commonplace with scrappage schemes and deposit contributions, whilst on […]

UK Autodrive demonstrates autonomous parking

A ground-breaking UK trial of connected and autonomous vehicle technology has been demonstrating how parking difficulties could soon be a thing of the past today in Milton Keynes. The UK […]

HELLA Sonne recruits John Walters

Chipping Warden, March 2018 John Walters has joined the HELLA Sonne refinish paint team, in the role of senior technical representative to enhance the service and support offered to its […]

Automechanika 2018 entries now open

Independent garages from across the UK are being urged to enter Automechanika Birmingham’s renowned ‘Garage of the Year’ awards which is now open for entries, celebrating the unsung heroes of […]

PSA Group enhances European production

PSA Group has announced a number of new initiatives to improve its competitiveness in Europe. It will increase the agility of its manufacturing base by producing components as close as possible […]

IMI announces new membership sponsors

Gallagher and Garashield Ltd are confirmed as the new joint sponsors for the 2018/19 IMI Membership card. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed the new membership sponsorship […]

Changes to Liability Bill

The Civil Liability Bill will change the way personal injury discount rates are calculated. Britain’s ‘compensation culture’ is in the firing line today as the Ministry of Justice announces a […]