Symach painting a bright future
Since its official opening in March 2017, Symach’s Future Center in Bologna has seen AkzoNobel, BASF and Sherwin-Williams all test their products using Symach’s equipment. AkzoNobel used the centre March […]
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City commutes grind to a halt
Nightmare commutes could soon be the norm around the UK, with average driving speeds falling within some of the UK’s major cities in just one year. The survey by telematics […]
Covéa awarded IIP Gold
Covéa Insurance has been awarded Gold accreditation by Investors In People (IIP), placing the insurer among the best employers in the country. The IIP framework is an external benchmark that […]
UK car market slows again
The UK new car market reported its fifth consecutive month of decline in August, according to figures published today by SMMT. Registrations fell -6.4%, after a record August in 2016. […]
Co-op rolls out chatbot
A Co-op car insurance chatbot is set to offer prospective policyholders car insurance estimates in under 30 seconds. Aimed at making car insurance ‘no longer intimidating’, the insurer has rolled […]
Carpooling startup gets major backing
Via, a startup focused on carpooling, has raised a reported $250m during its latest round of funding to expand outside of the US according to www.techcrunch.com. Via – which offers […]
Samsung given self-driving green light
Samsung has been given the go ahead allowing it to test driverless vehicles on public roads in California. The BBC reports that the firm has no plans to make its […]
Morelli appointed Koch Chemie distributor
Morelli is now the official distributor for Koch Chemie in the UK taking over from Reep. Established in 1968 in Germany the family company offers high-quality cleaning and care products […]
AkzoNobel announces new acquisition
AkzoNobel has finalized the acquisition of French manufacturer Disa Technology (Disatech), a leader in aerospace technical marking systems which specialises in the manufacture of self-adhesive vinyl, polyester and polycarbonate films […]
FCA launches new scrappage scheme
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has launched a scrappage scheme to encourage the trade-in of the oldest and most polluting cars, by offering up to £5,300 off a new, lower […]
Channel swim raises £185,000 for Ben
The Jaguar Land Rover Channel Swim Challenge has raised over £185,000 so far for Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry. Jeremy Hicks, managing director of Jaguar […]
Three is the magic number
Nationwide has three finalists in the IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards 2017. The IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards, held on 17 October at IMI Fanshaws, has historically seen great presence from Nationwide, […]
