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50 shades of white

Axalta Coating Systems today released the findings of its 65th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report. The report found white to be the worldwide leader in consumer vehicle colour choice […]

Promoted Rob on McLeod nine

Rod McLeod will take over as director of Škoda UK from 1 February, replacing Duncan Movassaghi becomes senior vice president, sales, for Volkswagen brand in North America. McLeod joined Volkswagen […]

VW names new sales chief

Volkswagen has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations. Patrick brings to the position a strong industry background, including periods with Chevrolet, Vauxhall and dealer group Peter Vardy. He […]

Diesel decline to continue

A new report predicts diesel vehicles will account for just 15% of the UK market by 2025. Diesel sales fell 17.1% last year, and professor David Bailey from Aston University […]

Hella lights the way ahead

Hella is developing a lighting system to replace the communication between driver and pedestrian when cars become autonomous. Before pedestrians cross the road in front of an oncoming vehicle, they […]

Aston Martin partners Fleetinves

Aston Martin has appointed Fleetinves as new owner of Aston Martin Brussels. Stefan Vallaeys, director of Fleetinvest, said, ‘We are very excited to represent Aston Martin and its iconic, handcrafted […]

Johnstone joins Covéa

Covéa Insurance has appointed Nigel Johnstone to the role of Midlands branch manager. Nigel will be leading teams in the Birmingham and Bristol branch offices. This appointment signifies Covéa Insurance’s ongoing […]

Vauxhall to cut 250 jobs

Vauxhall will cut another 250 jobs at its Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire after announcing that production of the Astra will move to a single manufacturing shift in April. This […]

AkzoNobel makes digital moves

AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has launched a new Sikkens website to meet the digital needs of its customers. The launch of the new website offers customers quick and easy access […]

Avon secures 6th Gear Experience contract

Avon Tyres has been announced as the Official Tyre Supplier for 6th Gear Experience, the UK’s largest provider of Supercar Driving Experience Days. With six venues across the north, Midlands […]

Nvidia partners with Uber and VW

Reuters reports that Nvidia Corp will partner with Uber Technologies Inc and Volkswagen AG in the development of self-driving technology. The company, which already has partnerships in the automotive industry with […]