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Retailers ‘rip-off’ motorists

According to the BBC, the AA has accused fuel retailers of ‘plundering drivers’ pockets’ by putting up the price of petrol and diesel disproportionately. Over the last month it said […]

Students build first modular car

The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. The Nova high performance […]

Caterham announces record exports

British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, has announced the most successful export year in its 42-year history. In 2014, Caterham sold 345 vehicles to customers outside of the UK, an increase […]

Second Fix & Go site opens

True to his word, fast repair pioneer and owner of four Fix Auto bodyshops, Steve Peart has spent just six weeks transforming a disused industrial unit adjoining his existing Fix […]

IAM highlights Wales’ worst speeders

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered four people have been captured at speeds in excess of 120mph on roads in Wales in 2014 – with one being caught […]

Tories miles ahead in industry poll

244 industry professionals were asked: ‘Which political party do you consider best represents the interests of the road haulage and logistics industry?’ 57.7% of the sample answered, ‘the Conservatives’ Labour […]

Car buyers want better digital experience

Consumers want to see improvements in auto industry websites, while dealerships are yet to fully embrace digital technologies Most consumers are doing online research to help them make car-buying decisions, […]

CO2 emissions continue downward trend

According to the figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday, in 2014 average new car emissions were 123.4g CO2/km compared to 186g CO2/km in 1995 – a 33.7% […]

Halo in awards first

Halo Accident Repairs has scored an industry ‘first’ by partnering with Ageas Insurance and securing entry onto the British Insurance Awards shortlist for Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurance […]

Volvo launches dealership initiatives

With the imminent launch of the all-new XC90, Volvo Car UK is introducing two new initiatives to its dealerships, Volvo Personal Service (VPS) and Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). The new […]

Classic car insurance scheme introduced

Ernest R Shaw in conjunction with LV= has introduced a new insurance scheme for bodyshops and garages dealing with classic cars. Ernest R Shaw and LV= Insurance have launched an […]