Motorists looking for cheaper insurance
A survey by Smartdriverclub, the connected car service, asked motorists what actions they were taking to manage their motoring costs. The survey was undertaken as motorists face another hike in […]
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Geely to buy Proton and Lotus
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding will buy a 49.9% stake in struggling carmaker Proton from Malaysian conglomerate DRB-Hicom reports Automotive News Europe. Geely is the parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely […]
AW technicians receive further training
Following the success of multiple AW paint technicians attending the PPG training centre for an advanced refinisher course, they chose to send two paint apprentices to the training centre in […]
Ford’s SYNC 3 receives update
Ford Motor Co are bringing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support to 2016 model vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Customers will be able to install this SYNC 3 update either […]
Volvo VP crowned ‘Design Hero’
Volvo Cars’ Senior Vice President of Design, Thomas Ingenlath, has won the ‘Design Hero’ award at the 2017 Autocar Awards. Ingenlath has been at Volvo since 2012 and has led […]
MASS sees whiplash opportunity
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has urged all parties to grasp the opportunity presented by delays to the whiplash reforms. Speaking with Post, Simon Stanfield, chair of MASS, said, […]
ABI calls for cyber database
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has again called for an anonymised cyber incident database once the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in May next year. Post […]
Porsche Budgeteers break £6k barrier
After five days on the road taking part in the REAL Rally, Leicester-based motor claims consultants, Industry Insights – AKA the Porsche Budgeteers – have raised more than £6,000 for […]
NAMA hits spot for Ben
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has raised more than £17,000 for automotive industry charity Ben. A charity auction in aid of Ben, held at NAMA’s Annual General Meeting […]
AALG sets out plans
The Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG) has presented its new lobbying position on European issues that affect the aftermarket in a post-Brexit Britain. The event, which took place at Silverstone, […]
MG Cannon gets Honda approval
MG Cannon Plymouth has been chosen as Speedwell Honda’s approved paint and body repair centre covering south Devon. Steve Cridland, Plymouth bodyshop manager said, ‘Honda approved means our bodyshop is […]
RH Commercials gets backing
East Midlands Renault Trucks distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles has enjoyed a £25,000 facelift, thanks to an investment from Renault Trucks UK. RHCV has undergone a major revamp at one of […]
