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Honda rewards network’s efforts

Twenty four finalists from across Honda (UK)’s aftersales network joined senior management from Honda (UK) in the brand’s first Bodyshop of the Year Awards. Chiswick Honda walked away with the […]

NSL acquires local parts supplier

NSL Automotive Components has expanded its Coventry operations following the acquisition of a local car parts supplier for a six figure sum. The fast growing business, which specialises in the […]

BVRLA hosts roundtable series

The BVRLA has launched a series of roundtables to help shape the association’s policy position in four key areas affecting fleets. The first gathering took place on 19 October and […]

Car dealers concerned over car clocking

Over 70% of dealers surveyed by HPI, are concerned about damaging their reputation by inadvertently selling on a clocked vehicle. With 1 in 20 cars checked with HPI recorded as having […]

EU emissions testing to get stricter

Emissions testing in the European Union is to get stricter after the recent Volkswagen scandal. It should mean that motorists buying a car fuelled by diesel will get greater peace of mind […]

The face of welding

With a variety of different joining methods included on modern vehicles we take the time to talk to various industry experts to understand a little more about each, along with […]

Alternative fuel vehicle registrations up 19%

In the third quarter of 2015, the total number of alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU increased (+13.4%), reaching 127,661 units. Of these, electric vehicle (EV) registrations showed a substantial […]

VWgate – what does it mean?

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass’s give us his views on the automotive vehicle trends for November: In the grand scheme of things it is rare that any industry […]

Repair values climb 51% in NI

Northern Ireland’s automotive trade can take advantage of a potential revenue opportunity as vehicles become increasingly complex, a study by Accident Exchange has shown. Its investigation showed the average cost […]

Go Ultra Low presents latest ULEVs

From plug-in hybrids to zero-emission electric and hydrogen cars, Go Ultra Low will present the very latest ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) at the Regent Street Motor Show this Saturday […]

IPT increase will cost drivers £386m

Next week’s increase in insurance premium tax from 6% to 9.5% is due to cost motorists an extra £386m a year, taking their insurance tax contribution to over £1bn for […]

Texting and walking is a huge risk

Ford has commissioned a survey of 10,000 people across Europe to measure the issue of distracted pedestrians – including those crossing the road where there is no official crossing. According […]