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Jaguar returns to global motorsport
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
‘It is my belief that over the next five years we will see more changes in the automotive world than in the last three decades Jaguar will return to global motorsport in the autumn of 2016, with an entry into the third season of the FIA Formula E Championship, returning as a manufacturer with its own [...] -
Ford GT debuts Gorilla glass
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The all-new 2016 Ford GT supercar will debut the Corning Gorilla Glass hybrid windscreen – which it claims is a more durable, scratch-resistant window that is about 30% lighter than traditional glass. Developed by Ford and Corning, the window will be used on both the windscreen and rear engine cover of the Ford [...] -
Kia progresses down autonomous road
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia Motors has been given the green light to test its autonomous driving technologies on public roads for the first time. The US state of Nevada has given Kia a licence to test its new technologies in real-world conditions, which is regarded as a vital step on the road to full autonomous driving. Alongside [...] -
Volkswagen to supply Siemens fleet
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Siemens has again contracted Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to renew its fleet. As part of the deal, 20 Transporters will join Siemens’ wind turbine engineering support team. With sustainability at the heart of all its business operations, Siemens was won over by the increased fuel-efficiency offered by the [...] -
Glass’s: 4×4 spike disappeared
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The traditional winter surge in values for 4x4s has failed to materialise again this year and may no longer be a feature of the market, according to Glass's. The last few relatively mild winters has meant that there has been no spike in retail demand, explained Rupert Pontin, head of valuations. ‘Going back five [...] -
Chargemaster partners with hotel group
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Chargemaster, the UK’s largest supplier and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging points has partnered with AccorHotels, owner of ibis and Novotel, to offer EV charging points at its hotels across the UK. Rolling out at the beginning of 2016, the first phase will see 60 hotels receive EV charging points as [...] -
Valspar appoints new sales manager
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Valspar Automotive has appointed Paul Blunt as its new national sales manager for Valspar Automotive UK. Paul joined the company in 2012 as southern regional sales manager and was subsequently promoted to UK business development manager for the automotive business in 2014. UK market manager, Mike Robson said, [...] -
CARS gears up for 2016
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show, Europe’s premier event for auto recyclers and material processors, comes to Donington Race Track in 2016. Auto recyclers, materials processors, transport companies and professionals working in the recycling and waste management sector, are [...] -
JCC receives Toolzone prize
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Automotive Toolzone has present Just Car Clinics’ Training Centre with a £1,000 voucher to be redeemed on TengTools. The move follows Just Car Clinics Training Centre being awarded the title of Specialist Centre of the Year by the Institute of the Motor Industry. As part of the prize, Automotive Toolzone [...] -
Covéa set to go direct
- 17/12/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Covéa Insurance is at an advanced stage of readiness for the launch of its direct motor insurance proposition with go-live planned for early 2016. The company has been talking openly about its intentions to launch a direct operation since the creation of Covéa Insurance in 2012 and has chosen to utilise one of [...]