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Aviva introduces AI to claims

UK insurer Aviva has signed an agreement with Tractable to improve the accuracy and efficiency of UK motor claims by using artificial intelligence (AI). Tractable develops visual AI to aid […]

UK buyers back British brands

A quarter of in-market car buyers say they are more likely to buy from British brands or choose cars manufactured in Britain to support the country’s automotive sector through the […]

Record number of 100-year-old drivers

There are more than 133,000 drivers aged 90 or over in the UK, according to data analysed by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, while the number of drivers over the […]

SMMT unveils growing EV range

New research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has unveiled the scale of investment by car manufactures in electric vehicles, and the benefits to date for consumers. It […]

Concerns raised over biennial MOTs

An Independent garage has voiced concerns over proposals to move to biennial MOT testing following a Call for Evidence by the Northern Ireland Executive. Liam Hardy of independent garage Hardy […]

LEVC continues European growth

LEVC has announced further growth in its European commercial vehicle network, with the launch of its first dealership in Latvia. Mūsa Motors, based in central Riga, will offer customers complete […]

EV Technology Group bolsters leadership team

EV Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dan Burge as chief product officer. Burge, a highly experienced global automotive industry executive, with over 20 years […]

Shorade secures A&M acquisition

Shorade has acquired Bristol-based repairer A&M Motors. The new site has been renamed Shorade Bristol and will provide accident repair solutions for selected vehicle manufacturers around the South West, covering […]

Stellantis strengthens hydrogen team

Stellantis has appointed Jean-Michel Billig as chief technology officer for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development. He will take up his role on 27 June. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, said, “Jean-Michel’s […]

Live testing begins for autonomous bus service

The first autonomous buses will begin live Level 4 testing on UK roads this week as part of project CAVForth. Stagecoach, in partnership with Fusion Processing, Alexander Dennis and Transport […]

Auto Trader secures carbon literacy accreditation

Auto Trader has become the first FTSE 100 company to achieve the Gold Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation from the Carbon Literacy Project. The award recognises that more than 50% of its […]

Industry reacts to Highway Code proposals

The automotive industry has received the government’s proposed revisions to the Highway Code to accommodate autonomous driving with tentative enthusiasm. The updates have been announced following a public consultation, and […]