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Fix Loughborough helps raise profile

Fix Auto Loughborough has hosted the latest ‘inspirational, informative and valuable’ AutoRaise Industry Showcase Event. Fix Auto Loughborough welcomed 23 local students and their parents, 13 suppliers and two training […]

Volvo Cars and Geely invest €640m

Volvo Cars and its owner, Geely Holding, will jointly invest €640m to support the initial phase of Polestar’s product, brand and industrial development. The investment highlights the financial muscle and […]

Business security gets smart

Research has revealed that the total average cost of burglaries across the lifespan of a business is £13,570. Over half (51%) of small and medium sized businesses in the UK […]

Dash cam evidence soaring

The use of dash cam footage following car accidents has risen by a staggering 285% since 2015, according to research by Accident Exchange. Cementing itself as a vital piece of […]

Mercedes-Benz makes airbag recall

Around 400,000 Mercedes-Benz cars are being recalled by Daimler in the UK over a potential airbag safety issue according to the BBC. The problem affects certain A, B, C, and […]

Franchised dealers see aftersales rise

According to new data, the average UK dealership experienced a boost in workshop business during September. Figures obtained from autoVHC, an electronic vehicle health check provider, revealed that in the […]

Leaseplan commits to next generation

LeasePlan has launched a major new global campaign, highlighting its commitment to offering ‘What’s next in mobility’ and an ‘Any car, Anytime, Anywhere’ service to its customers. Featuring Top Gear […]

Uninsured seizures on the rise

The number of uninsured vehicles seized in Wales has more than doubled in three years. Dyfed-Powys, South and North Wales Police seized 4,831 in 2016 compared to 3,137 in 2013. […]

Baidu sets autonomous timeline

Chinese internet giants Baidu says it will release level three autonomous vehicles for the mass market by 2019. It already has tech partnership with NVIDIA, and is now partnering Chinese […]

PSA set to cut Ellesmere jobs

PSA is to cut around 400 jobs at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port by the end of the year to improve the production facility’s competitiveness. According to PSA, the job cuts – […]

FCA makes safety recall

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has recalled 470,000 vehicles worldwide to replace a component that may inhibit deployment of the vehicles’ active head restraints in the event of an accident. Reuters […]

Goole power adds to Fix Auto strength

Fix Auto UK has increased its presence on the east coast of England, with AK Bodyshop Ltd joining the network as Fix Auto Goole. The bodyshop is owned and managed […]