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Low carbon winners revealed at Cenex-LCV2019

The winners of a low carbon vehicle technology research development competition have been announced at Cenex-LCV2019. They will now share a £2.5m investment to support their projects. Fourteen new projects […]

Beyond Surface Solutions rebrands

Coatings and refinishing specialists Beyond Surface Solutions has partnered up with a marketing and design agency to support its continued growth, starting with a full rebrand. It has enlisted the […]

EV demand surges 377.5%

A staggering rise of 377.5% for zero emission cars helped the UK new car market remain steady in August, with just 1,521 fewer cars registered than in the same month […]

LCV market soars by 41%

The UK new light commercial vehicle market rose by 41% in August, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market has grown in every month of […]

Quick Lane rally for charity

An all-female team from autocentre franchise Quick Lane Europe is taking part in this year’s Pavestone Rally to raise funds for charity. The rally sees more than 40 teams travel […]

Rapid EV chargers set for Scotland

A new network of rapid EV chargers is coming to Scotland as part of the country’s ambition to phase out fossil-fuelled cars by 2032. This follows an agreement that will […]

Motofix bolsters management team

Motofix Group has strengthened its senior management team by appointing Liam O’Brien to the position of group support services director and Andy Lawlor to the position of business development director. […]

What Car? on tour for Ben

What Car? is visiting 365 franchised retailers and manufacturers to raise funds for bodyshop magazine charity partner, Ben. The tour is part of the celebrations to mark a year since […]

Zoom launches EV-specific insurance

Greater Manchester start-up Zoom, has launched what it claims is the UK’s first car insurance aimed exclusively at electric vehicle (EV) owners, following support from GC Business Growth Hub. This […]

Manufacturers responding to stringent safety standards

All seven cars tested by Euro NCAP in September were awarded five-star safety ratings. The models included the Audi A1, Ford Focus, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Škoda Kamiq and SsangYong Korando. Matthew […]

Drivers caught cold by repair bills

Half of drivers who lease cars are unsure about the wear and tear policy of their agreement – or can’t remember receiving one at all. This follows research from Autoglass […]