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Borgward enters into partnership

Borgward Group AG has entered into a strategic partnership with International Motors and IM Group Ltd for the British and Irish markets.  Contracts are close to being finalised with IM […]

Dayco and Marathon distribution agreement

Dayco has announced a distribution agreement with Marathon Warehouse Distribution, for its full range of timing belt and water pump kits, as well as its comprehensive auxiliary programme. Dayco is […]

IMI introduces Levy advice

In a bid to help the aftermarket tackle the skills crisis through greater use of apprentices, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is offering free advice to car dealers […]

Capital gains EV taxi service

London’s first ever all-electric fleet of black taxis was launched yesterday.  The fleet of 150 vehicles will be delivered via the Sherbet RIDE app, allowing Londoners access to the first […]

VW launches dedicated EV tab online

Volkswagen UK’s homepage has added a new section dedicated to electric vehicles. This is part of the brand’s commitment to the electric revolution (see bodyshop magazine’s December issue for an […]

MOT failures shoot up

MOT failures have doubled since tighter regulations were introduced earlier in the year. According to figures from the DVSA, almost 750,000 cars have failed the tougher emissions test as part […]

Nissan board deciding Ghosn’s fate

Nissan’s board is meeting today to decide whether to remove Carlos Ghosn as chairman. He was arrested in Japan on allegations of financial misconduct and his custody period had been […]

MG Cannon invests in ADAS

MG Cannon Accident Repair Centres has invested in Pro-Align’s state-of-the-art Hunter 4 Wheel Alignment, Naja electronic measuring system and ADAS technology at its four main bodyshop sites Dorchester, Plymouth, Salisbury […]

Opel has new appointment

Harald Hamprecht has been appointed vice president communications and member of the executive committee of Opel Automobile GmbH as of January 1, 2019. He will be responsible for the entire […]

VW and Snapchat create GTI AR

Volkswagen UK and Snapchat have come together to launch the world’s first mobile phone-based interactive GTI race. VW have connected with GTI admirers and used Augmented Reality (AR) to deliver […]

TyreSafe launches awareness campaign

TyreSafe is launching a new awareness campaign aimed at all those parent chauffeurs taking their children to the innumerable activities they enjoy. By the time their child is 20, they […]

London car cloning up 50%

Cases of car cloning in London have risen by 50% in just one year, with concerns that similar levels of cloning may be rife across the rest of the UK, […]