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Electrics cause for MOT failures

An analysis of the latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed the most common reasons for MOT failures – electrical equipment being a leading cause. […]

Nissan eyes self-driving taxis

Nissan has revealed plans to test self-driving taxis on Japanese roads from March next year according to BBC. The company is partnering with Japanese software company DeNA, which operates online […]

Hybrid taxis hit capital’s streets

Hybrid black taxis have hit London’s roads in a bid to help improve air quality. The launch comes ahead of new rules which require new cabs operating in London to […]

Motofix partners with PAAS Ltd.

Motofix, the leading regional vehicle accident repairer, has announced that it has partnered with PAAS Ltd. and developed a bespoke training and assessment course for quality control, aimed specifically at […]

Motor trade to prepare for clocking crisis

The motor trade could be heading towards a clocking crisis, as the number of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreements reaches an all-time high. That’s the warning from big data business […]

Relay attacks pose new threat

According to the latest figures from TRACKER, 96% of motorists are at risk of having their car stolen by criminals using the latest theft technique – a relay attack. In 2016, […]

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 […]

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 […]