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Fixter delivers virtual mechanic to your door

Fixter has launched a new virtual diagnostic consultation that drivers can access from their own homes. The service offers motorists a free, 20-minute video consultation with an in-house mechanical expert. […]

Tablet cures bodyshop ordering headaches

A new system has been launched enabling bodyshops and cosmetic repairers to order stock automatically on a tablet. AIMS Lite has been introduced by ACIS after a successful trial at […]

Drivers divided on autonomous cars

The UK public remains unconvinced by fully autonomous vehicles. A new survey by CarGurus found that drivers are interested in driver assist technologies such as emergency breaking and pedestrian detection, […]

PPG continues as Williams Racing supplier

PPG will continue as the official supplier for Williams Racing. The partnership marks its 18th consecutive year of PPG’s paints and coatings continuing to ensure that Williams Racing cars achieve […]

Stellantis pledges support to veterans

Stellantis UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support veterans and their families. In line with this commitment, the group is already working with the Career Transition Partnership […]

LCV demand driving price rises

Used LCV values rose £346 from April to May at BCA to record the third highest average monthly value on record. The average price for more than 2,000 sales was […]

Fix Auto Bradford South bodyshop goes viral

Fix Auto Bradford South found itself in the national limelight this week after local cricketer Asif Ali hit his ball and shattered the rear window of his car in the […]

UK roads busier than pre-Covid levels

Traffic levels are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to new data, with a shift in the most common type of collisions. AX has found that Britain’s roads during the first lockdown […]

Record demand for used cars

Used car values at BCA averaged £8,408 in May as buyer demand continued to drive the market. Sold volumes increased by nearly eight per cent month-on-month and price performance rose […]

Bentley Excellence Centre delivers first car

Bentley’s new Excellence Centre has delivered its first vehicle. The Excellence Centre combines traditional craft and state-of-the-art technology, with hand-picked staff all receiving enhanced training before starting at the centre. […]

Grid expectations as Vizion backs the winner

Vizion Network has partnered with Apollo Motor Group, AutoFlow, Balgores, Pure and WRC to sponsor 18-year-old GT racer Kiern Jewiss. After dominating the 2018 British F4 Championship and adding more […]

Coatings industry lobbies for reform

The new UK chemical regulations could have a negative impact on manufacturers, with supply issues and rising costs the main concern. A survey, carried out by the British Coatings Federation […]