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Little love for safety systems

More than 60% of drivers want technology to prevent other motorists from breaking the law, but many do not want the same technology to control their vehicles. Researchers spoke with […]

Conference eyes insurance future

Plans for Marketforce’s Future of General Insurance event are gearing up with a number of new speakers announced. Having undergone a major refresh for 2017, this year’s event sees the […]

New head of mobile sales for Revive!

Revive! has appointed Mike Collyer as head of mobile sales. Mike maintains considerable expertise in all aspects of bodyshop management gained through running his own repair facility and working for […]

Fewer driver mobile hang ups

Drivers are less concerned about using their mobile phones behind the wheel than they were eight years ago. Only 50% of all drivers think any use of a mobile phone […]

KPMG strengthens UK Mobility 2030

KPMG has appointed Christoph Domke as director of Commercial Mobility within its Mobility 2030 practice. The firm’s Mobility 2030 practice provides global insights and support to help clients in sectors including […]

Driverless cars unsettle majority

The majority of people (66%) would be uncomfortable travelling in a driverless car at 70mph, according to a new study by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. According to the findings, […]

Vulog raises $20m

Vulog, a shared mobility technology provider powering some of the world’s most successful services across four continents, has raised $20m in Series B funding. The capital raised included participation of […]

OSR and SAP partner for MaaS

OSR Enterprises AG has signed a partnership agreement with SAP. Through the partnership OSR in-vehicle artificial intelligence (AI) brain platform and SAP cloud platform will combine to power data-driven business […]

Uber selects new CEO

It’s understood that Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive. According to the BBC, the decision was made by Uber’s board late on Sunday, although […]

Drivers pay cost of Ogden delays

Motor premiums could rise following the government’s delay to provide feedback from its Ogden consultation. Premiums rose steeply in the first half of the year and are expected to continue […]

Aston Martin big in Japan

Aston Martin Lagonda will drive trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Japan worth up to £500 million over the next five years of its Second Century business plan. The investment program […]

‘Mega Centre’ date set

Aston Barclay will open its new Donington Park Mega Centre on 28 September 2017. The site will host its first sale on the day with 250 used cars being entered […]