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Nissan launches apprenticeship drive
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Nissan is recruiting over 25 new apprentices to bolster the workforce at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The company’s five year maintenance technician scheme is widely recognised as one of the best in the industry. Once apprentices have completed their training, they’ll be responsible for keeping Nissan’s [...] -
Unlicensed motorist racks up 40 points
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered that a motorist from Lewisham has racked up an astounding 40 points for 12 offences despite never having held a full or even a provisional driving licence. This is according to information supplied by the DVLA in February, following a Freedom of Information [...] -
Highways England takes over motorways
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The way England’s motorways and A-roads are built and managed is set for a transformational change next month after the government announced the ‘go-live’ of the Highways England. Highways England is a new, arms-length government company that will take over running motorways and major trunk roads from the [...] -
Ex-fleet market looks strong
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Supply of ex-fleet used vehicles has picked up significantly and the strong market looks set to continue through the first half of 2015, according to Andy Brown, managing director of Cars Direct. Cars Direct has seen a substantial increase in cars being offered for sale in the period and 23% of vehicles sold in [...] -
Aviva to combat whiplash surge
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Aviva has drafted a six point plan to dramatically reduce the number of false whiplash claims including an end to cash payouts for whiplash injuries. Figures from Aviva show last year drivers and car passengers claiming soared from 764,400 to 840,000 - the equivalent of 2,300 whiplash incidents a day. This is [...] -
ACIS launches ASCRIBE 1.2
- 12/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
ACIS, the UK’s leading distributor to the bodyshop sector, has launched the latest version of ASCRIBE, its unique and innovative web-based stock management and ordering solution. The new version, which will be a free upgrade for existing customers, provides bodyshop managers with the ability to measure the true [...] -
Shortlist revealed for ULEV funding
- 11/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Today, government announced details of 12 UK cities shortlisted to share £35 million of funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Bidding to be the UK’s first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’, the shortlisted authorities have until 31 August 2015 to finalise their submissions, with the winning cities [...] -
SMMT challenges ‘demonisation’ of diesel
- 11/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will today launch a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel. A Diesel Facts myth-busting guide will be available at dieselfacts.co.uk and in leaflet form via [...] -
LV= continues to diversify
- 11/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LV= has today unveiled its full results for the year to 31 December 2014, with the group witnessing ‘good growth in other products’ besides personal motor insurance, its most significant business line. Group operating profit was down to £86m (2013: £105m), however general insurance operating profit was up to [...] -
Axalta releases full results
- 11/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. Net sales were $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of 5.1%, excluding negative foreign currency impacts, or a decrease of 1.3% on an as-reported basis, compared to the fourth [...]