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IMI calls for government action

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for the government to address the existing shortfall in apprentices by accelerating their proposed investment in careers advice in schools. Figures […]

Ginetta’s Royal seal of approval

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Garforth-based Ginetta this week to launch celebrations of the marque’s 60th anniversary year. The car manufacturer has been building British race cars since […]

Insurer on the move

Top 50 UK insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe Limited (ANDIE) is relocating to new offices in Leadenhall Street this week as the company continues to grow and […]

Key appointments for Fix Auto World

Fix Auto World has announced two new members to its board of directors. David Marshall has served in senior roles in government and in the finance industry, including appointments as […]

Volvo to introduce EV trucks

Volvo will begin sales of electric trucks in Europe next year. It’s said the first units will be put into operation with selected customers later this year. As well as […]

EV installations charging forward

ChargePoint Services is continuing its work on installing a UK-wide rapid charging network at petrol station forecourts, with an initial target of 60 expected by the end of the first […]

‘A win-win proposition’

Atticus Innovation is the new development and brand identify of one of the industry’s longest established accident management companies, well known for its focus on the insurance and fleet markets. […]

ROI secures five-year VW deal

Automotive B2B specialist agency, Return on Investment Ltd (ROI), has secured a five-year-deal to provide fleet sales & CRM support services to Volkswagen Group UK. Over 50 ROI Ltd staff […]

I-Car announces training increases

I-CAR has announced large increases in the percentage of shops training and holding continuing education requirements. In late 2016 it reported 9,325 shops out of roughly 33,500 in the industry […]

AkzoNobel extends partnerships

AkzoNobel has extended the technology partnership between its premium Vehicle Refinishes brand Lesonal and vehicle customisation company Mansory. Mansory, a luxury car modification firm based in Brand, Germany, is notable […]

Fix Auto celebrates another perfect 10

Fix Auto Manchester East has become the latest franchisee to receive a commemorative plaque by Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh, celebrating 10 years of being part of the network. Directors […]

MIB: premium rises ‘alarming’

The Motor Insurance Bureau has reacted to news from the ABI that the average motor premium paid rose by nine per cent in 2017 to a record high. Responding to […]