• Get active with new Ben challenge

    • 5 May 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive charity Ben is launching a new active challenge, Move4Ben, intended to raise money for the charity and help people improve their mental and physical wellbeing Starting on 1 June, participants are challenged to exercise in any way they choose and, at the same time, raise funds for Ben so that no one in [...]
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  • The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show

    • 14 April 2021
    • Posted by: Danielle Bagnall
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    The Taipei International Automobile & Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show physical event will take place between 14-17 April, providing an avenue for global exhibitors to expand their business Among the 400+ exhibitors are Tesla suppliers Taya Electric, Fukuta Electric, and KS Terminals, as well as PTT Oil [...]
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  • UK spends £21.1 billion on servicing and repair

    • 7 June 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    UK motorists spend a collective £211 billion a year on servicing and repair, according to a new report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) The report, The Importance of the Aftermarket to the UK Economy, commissioned by SMMT from independent research consultancy Frost & [...]
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  • Partnership pushes technical boundaries

    • 29 April 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    AkzoNobel has signed an extension to its agreement with McLaren Automotive which will see the company continue to provide high-performance coatings, working as a technical partner The two parties - who first began the collaboration five years ago - will continue to work together to develop and create the colors for [...]
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  • Supply chain is top worry for manufacturers

    • 27 April 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain disruption as being their greatest cause of concern, according to recent research by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and the business standards company, BSI 77% of companies identify supply chain complexity as their fastest growing business threat, which is [...]
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  • CO2 emissions continue downward trend

    • 16 April 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    According to the figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday, in 2014 average new car emissions were 1234g CO2/km compared to 186g CO2/km in 1995 - a 337% decrease over the period This is the result of the long-term efforts of the automobile industry, which have been sustained both with and [...]
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  • Surge in British-sourced components

    • 13 March 2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace, new research reveals today Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that domestic component makers sold 19% more products to UK vehicle producers last year than in 2013 The [...]
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  • BEN sees increase in demand

    • 11 March 2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    BEN, the automotive industry charity, has reported a 17% increase in the number of people contacting the organisation for help in the last year, with a 34% increase in dedicated helpline calls In line with this increase in demand, during 2014 the charity further developed its services for the automotive industry, [...]
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