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New technology creating automotive jobs

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has stated that new technology has created new automotive jobs in the UK. IMI chief executive Steve Nash has said that new technology […]

Drivers could save on MOT repairs

WhoCanFixMyCar.com’s new MOT repairs calculator could save drivers £1.8bn. The calculator has launched in time for the new MOT test changes which come into effect on 20 May 2018. Drivers […]

Quantum appoints new operations director

Quantum Technical has confirmed Julie Eley as their newly appointed operations director for the Group. Julie has a wealth of knowledge in the repair sector (which includes ADR and Revive) […]

Volvo to remove global plastics

Volvo Cars will remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019. The decision reflects the company’s active support of the […]

Web Summit announces 2018 speakers

Web Summit has announced its initial speaker lineup. Now in its ninth year, Web Summit has grown from 400 attendees to 70,000 for the 2018 edition.  They will travel to […]

Covéa to end mental health stigma

Covéa Insurance has committed to changing attitudes to mental health within the workplace. The company joined other leading employers by signing an employer pledge with Time to Change, a social […]

Citroën 2CV receives 3M makeover

A Citroën 2CV has been transformed into the world’s smallest food truck with help from 3M, to celebrate the model’s 70 anniversary. The converted 1985 Dolly model – nicknamed Dolly […]

Robots changing the working world

Workers around the globe have rated the fact that ‘colleague robots’ can take over work that is detrimental to health or handle hazardous materials positively. With around 1.8 million global […]

Thatcham backs mandatory road safety

Thatcham Research has welcomed European Commission’s announcement of proposals for the introduction of new road safety measures and calls on the UK Government and car makers to not hesitate on […]

RAA gains three new members

The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) has increased its growth in 2018 with the addition of three new Members to its national network of Dealer Groups. Paynes of Hinckley, Birchwood Motor […]

CAPS appoints new chair of NAC

David Neave has been appointed chair of the CAPS National Advisory Council (NAC) following John O’Roarke’s 18-month tenure. David Neave has helped shape the motor insurance industry through his involvement […]

3M webinar covering RPE testing

Bodyshop professionals are being invited to learn more about respiratory fit testing by registering for the next webinar in 3M’s Science of Safety series. The free webinar, titled ‘Respiratory Fit […]