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A consortium led by Japan’s Softbank is to buy a $9.3bn holding in Uber from existing shareholders. Reports suggest Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick who stepped down as chief executive in […]

The government has confirmed plans to raise the weight limit of alternatively-fuelled vans that can be driven on a standard category B driver’s licence. Under the previous regulations drivers of […]

Nissan has introduced Nissan Energy Solar an all-in-one solution that combines world-class residential solar panels with energy storage system to make the most of UK homes. The solution has been […]

Almost half of all car dealerships will disappear in less than a decade, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2018. The survey found that 75% of UK automotive executives […]

PSA Group plan to offer an electric option with all its models by 2025. The company pledge to offer 40 electrified options across its five brands; Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel […]

The government has announced that the first MOT test will remain at three years after a new car has been purchased. There were proposals to put it back to four […]

The government’s decision to invest £44.5m to improve security measures in Calais has been roundly criticised by the Road Haulage Association, which says more money won’t solve the problem or […]

Motorists are still facing hazardous driving conditions as storms continue to ravage the UK. Snow, ice and gale-force winds have caused widespread disruption, with a number of road closures in […]

Uber is insisting UK drivers take a six-hour break after 10 hours of taking bookings. To enforce this policy, it will prevent drivers from logging onto its app during these […]

Tootle has announced a seven-figure investment from Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund, striking an airtime-for-equity arrangement with the car-selling platform. As part of the investment, Tootle will be able to […]

Lookers Mercedes-Benz Kent has been named Mercedes-Benz Retailer of the Year 2017. Lookers Mercedes-Benz Kent, which operates from dealerships in Maidstone, Tonbridge, Ashford and Canterbury, saw an increase of 14.4% […]

Car supermarket – The Car People has been acquired by the Sytner Group, one of the UK’s leading dealer groups. The acquisition of The Car People enables Sytner to accelerate […]