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Industry rises to the challenge for BEN  

Teams from all corners of the industry came together to help BEN raise more than £50,000 in one of its key fundraising weeks of the year. The second annual Automotive […]

DWF acts after fraud escalation  

DWF has moved to combat the rising tide of insurance fraud in Scotland by launching a national counter fraud team. Jill Sinclair has been named head of fraud, Scotland, and will […]

AutoRaise has the skills

AutoRaise is on the search for repairers to discuss its current pool of potential apprentice candidates. Specifically, AutoRaise is currently seeking repairers in Ebbw Vale, Derby and Sheffield interested in […]

Fleet management in the palm of your hand

The logistics division of CD Auction Group has turned to connected handheld devices to manage its fleet of delivery drives. The new smartphones and software, TBS Mobility Taskmaster system on […]

Cars announced for eBay restoration project

eBay has posted three new videos featuring the three classic restoration projects taking part in the first ever eBay Car Challenge. A Volkswagen Beetle, Riley Kestrel 1300 and Mk3 Triumph GT6 […]

Telematics revenues expected to soar

Global revenue from automotive telematics systems will grow to $4.2bn by 2021, according to new forecasts from IHS Automotive. These forecasts are driven by continued innovation in vehicle connectivity and […]

IFED uncovers £300,000 fraud

An insurance fraudster from South Wales has been sentenced after he tried use fake invoices as part of a £300,000 insurance claim for damage to two catering vans. The case […]

VW lays out historic transformation strategy

The Volkswagen Group has set out its strategy to evolve into a world leader in sustainable mobility by announcing its future vision, ‘TOGETHER – Strategy 2025.’ Described as the biggest […]

DETC launched in London

A new high-tech Digital Engineering and Test Centre (DETC) has opened in London, supported by industry heavyweights like Ford and McLaren. The DETC, a collaboration between UK automotive manufacturers and […]

Flat sales for electric vehicles

Fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions says diesel remains the fuel of choice for its customers. According to its latest figures less than three per cent of its vehicles sold […]

Funding to change training models

Thatcham’s Repair Focus 2016 saw the skills debate and changing training model top the agenda during an event themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’. During the Skills of the Future panel discussion […]

All focus on Thatcham

Thatcham’s Repair Focus proved another great success as some 450 visitors participated in guided tours, topical panel debates and exhibitor showcases. Themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’ the event also saw […]