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LV= secures green parts contract
- 25/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
(LV= GI) has entered into an agreement with Synetiq to increase the number of green parts used to repair vehicles. The commitment to green parts continues LV=’s focus on sustainability; its offices are now powered 100% by renewable electricity and the company is also working to cut greenhouse gas emissions, paper [...] -
Mobility event announced for Birmingham
- 22/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A major trade event focused on the future of mobility is taking place in Birmingham next month. The event, which will be held on Thursday 4 August at UK House: The Commonwealth Business Hub, during the Commonwealth Game, will shine a spotlight on the next generation of transport technology – from sustainability [...] -
Audi launches new EV comparison solution
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Audi has teamed up with eCommerce experts at drivvn to help buyers navigate the complex range of information available when choosing a new electric vehicle. The new service provides a detailed comparison across its range and any other vehicles with total cost of ownership data. In addition, it offers relevant [...] -
VWG announces 27% increase in EV sales
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Volkswagen Group has announced that it has increased the sale of all-electric vehicle by 27% in the first half of the year. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of production in Europe and Covid-related lockdowns in China, 217,100 BEVs have been handed over to customers in the first six months of 2022, [...] -
Date set for NBRA Greener Awards
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The NBRA has confirmed that the Greener Bodyshop Awards will take place on Thursday, 20 October at West Midlands Safari Park. The awards were introduced in 2019 in recognition of the industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices, and to reward those bodyshops who have gone above and beyond in the drive [...] -
Europcar broadens EV options
- 15/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Europcar Mobility Group UK has increased the number of electric vehicles on offer within its mobility solutions. The latest additions include an order for several hundred Tesla Model 3 for long-term business rental and a number of Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 SUV models, initially available from Heathrow Airport. Ron [...] -
AkzoNobel confirms CNR collaboration
- 14/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
AkzoNobel has announced a new coloration with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR), a leading consultancy in carbon neutrality. The partnership will support bodyshops to better understand and manage the impact that paint and painting processes have on their journey towards net zero by offering them total visibility of [...] -
EV hire demand still minimal
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A quarter (26%) of customers would like to hire an electric car, although concerns around charging remain a dissuading factor. This is according to a survey carried out by Opinium, on behalf of iCarhireinsurance.com, a leading provider of stand-alone car hire excess insurance. Charging concerns (32%) and [...] -
2030 ban too soon, say drivers
- 12/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new survey has found that 60% of UK drivers think 2030 is too early to stop selling petrol and diesel cars. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by Opinium on behalf of InsuretheGap also found that almost half of drivers (47%) are holding onto their cars for longer than usual because they are unsure whether to [...] -
BCF wins gold award from Cycling UK
- 11/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has achieved gold status in Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer Awards. The Cycling Friendly Employer accreditation is an internationally recognised benchmark for active travel culture and infrastructure in the workplace. To achieve the gold award, the BCF went through a [...]