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VW launches augmented reality trial

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is trialling augmented reality with a four month pilot of RealWear glasses technology in 10 van centres ahead of a national roll out. The bespoke augmented reality […]

AA completes VCARS purchase

The AA has completed the purchase of used car portal VCARS in further efforts to create a one-stop shop for car dealers and customers alike. The purchase comes four years […]

EV sales fall by a third

Recent industry figures show the number of electric cars sold in Britain has fallen by a third since the start of the year. It seems concerns about cost, limited battery […]

Axalta takes top award

Axalta Coating Systems has received the Frost & Sullivan 2017 market leadership award for the automotive refinish coatings industry, which recognised the company’s refinish brands Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox […]

Audatex scoops partner accolades

Audatex has scooped two accolades at the LV= GI Claims Partner Awards. The global technology partner and data provider won the Digital Award and the Best Across Supply Chain Collaborative […]

£540,000 worth of motorcycles recovered

Tracker, part of the Tantalum Corporation, recovered over £540,000 worth of stolen motorcycles in 2017, with London once again being the hot spot for bike thieves. London and Greater London […]

Research uncovers accident black spots

New research has uncovered the dates and times accidents are most likely to occur. According to a study by law firm Your Legal Friend, drivers in their early 30s are […]

IoT to play pivotal role

The Internet of Things (IoT) will play a pivotal role in enabling the transport and logistics sector to reduce its carbon footprint and minimise any negative impact on the environment. […]

Drivers given a dose of reality

Spring sunshine can bring with it a bout of colds and flu, which could see some drivers getting behind the wheel when they shouldn’t, warns insurethebox. In fact recent government […]

CAPS set for GDPR challenge

CAPS has introduced a series of roadshows to assist its partners within the automotive supply chain to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The three, single day events […]

Snowstorms to cost insurers £35m

The AA claims that six days of snow and ice has left car insurers staring at a collective bill of £35m, according to its estimates. As the Beast from the […]

Aviva goes from ‘strength-to-strength’

Aviva has delivered growth in profits, in dividends, in capital and in cash during 2017 its annual results highlight. In the UK, general insurance made continued progress in 2017, increasing […]