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Motorists ‘powerless’ against mystery device

Motorists owning cars with push-button ignitions could be powerless to prevent thieves stealing their vehicles. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) says it has obtained and tested a mystery device […]

VW Group rewards top apprentices

The Volkswagen Group has presented its Best Apprentice Awards 2016 to its best apprentices from all over the world, honouring their ‘outstanding performance and professional competence’. The prizes for the […]

Motorists urged to do their research

New research has found that more than a fifth of UK motorists have paid over the odds for a second hand car. hpi found that 21% of UK drivers had paid […]

MECH5 takes top gong

Nebula Systems’ next-generation diagnostics system, MECH5 has received its first major industry award two weeks after it was released. It was named ‘Top Product’ in Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine’s 2016 […]

Common online mistakes to avoid

Repairers who think it’s job done because their website is mobile-friendly could be missing out. Dragon2000 has analysed hundreds of bodyshops websites and found common mistakes that could turn potential […]

Network backing for low carbon innovation

Fifteen low carbon vehicle feasibility projects have received up to £8,000 in funding from the Niche Vehicle Network. Supported by Innovate UK and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), […]

Partners in Tyne

Collingwood Business Solutions has joined forces with legal firm Winn Solicitors to provide a frontline claims management service to its customers. The specialist service provider to the insurance sector has […]

Brightside to launch MGA

Brightside Insurance plans to launch a new managing general agent (MGA) specialising in van and tradesman insurance next year. Speaking to Insurance Age, chief executive officer Mark Cliff said he […]

Fix at the double

Fix Auto has taken another significant step to develop its UK coverage by doubling its presence in Scotland after signing five new franchisees in a single day. The five new […]

Audi gets the green light

Audi claims to be the first car manufacturer to connect its cars to city infrastructure – an important step towards autonomous driving. In Las Vegas, USA Audi A4 and Q7 […]

Masterful performance

A 20-year old Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles technician has topped off an incredible 2016 by not only winning a gold medal at the Skills Show, but also becoming the youngest qualified […]

INFINITI set for record year

INFINITI is on course for its best ever sales year after registering record sales in November, driven in part by a 170% increase in the UK. November sales of more […]