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Diesel registration hit all-time high

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published figures suggesting that reports of the death of diesel have been greatly exaggerated. It found that more British car buyers […]

‘Great potential for growth’

International Applications Limited (IAL) has appointed Ian McCahill as channel manager of its Supply360 division, which specialises in the supply of coatings, consumables and equipment for industrial and line-side use. […]

Mercedes takes major tech steps

Mercedes-Benz claims its new driving assistance functions on the new S‑Class, set for introduction in the autumn, are a major step towards autonomous driving. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active […]

Recruitment directors

Gemini commits to 40 apprenticeships

Gemini’s managing director Dave Sargeant has committed to employ 40 new apprentices through the AutoRaise Multi-Skilled programme in 2017. The investment in apprenticeships at Gemini will cover the whole group […]

Moor End wins tech challenge

A team of 15- and 16-year-old students from Moor End Academy in Huddersfield has won Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge. Its radio-controlled vehicle tackled rocks and water to […]

Social health becomes Ben focus

Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life, has launched its ‘Let’s talk about social health’ campaign. The campaign highlights the key social […]

James Briggs innovates and invests

James Briggs has invested around £60,000 in new ‘on demand’ printing technology. The move provides greater flexibility in the manufacturing process and shorter lead times, importantly making smaller batch production […]

Circle Leasing supports Cancer Research UK

Aidan Minogue has signed up for the ‘Director’s Challenge’ in aid of Circle Leasing’s 2017 charity of choice, Cancer Research UK. After Team Circle’s success in supporting the Wings for […]

Selsia goes mobile

Selsia has introduced mobileservices, a nationwide, centrally managed mobile repair service for cars, vans and heavy commercial vehicles. The new mobileservices offers on-site bodywork repairs to cars and vans for […]

GYS win Tesla approval

A GYS welder has been granted approval from Tesla for aluminium welding on its Model S and Model X cars. The Neopulse 300-T2 pulse MIG welding machine has been approved […]

Audi writes new design chapter

Audi has written a new chapter in its lightweight design success story with its next generation Audi A8 featuring a mix of four materials being used for the first time in […]

Axalta takes GM title

Axalta Coating Systems has been named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors. GM recognised 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries during its 25th annual Supplier […]