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Turnover of new LEAFs keeps rising

Sales of Nissan’s electric vehicles (EV) has risen for the fourth consecutive year. Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 sales increased 45% with more than 7,500 units sold to fleet operators and […]

ECP extends reach to Warwick

Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened a new 10,000sqft branch in Warwick as part of its UK expansion plans. Employing 20 people, the branch offers 30-minute delivery times within Warwick […]

First pedestrian detection ratings revealed

The Toyota Prius is the first car to have undergone Euro NCAP’s newest test of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology for pedestrians. In the tests, the standard fitted Toyota Safety […]

Going Dutch? Maybe not in a petrol car

The Netherlands’ could ban the sale of all diesel and petrol cars by 2025. A majority of the Dutch Parliament’s lower house have approved the bill, which would be the […]

Used car market at ‘tipping point’

The used car market is starting to reach the long-predicted tipping point into oversupply – with values coming under pressure as a result, reports Glass’s. Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, […]

BASF makes moves in China

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co Ltd in China. The acquisition allows BASF to establish a stronger coatings production footprint by gaining […]

PPG continues F1 partnership

For a 13th consecutive year, PPG has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Williams Martini Racing, one of the top performing F1 teams. PPG Automotive Refinish has devised a customised paint […]

Circle Leasing joins charity run

A Bury-based supplier of courtesy cars to the bodyshop sector is hoping to raise £5,000 for research into treatment for spinal cord injuries. Eighteen colleagues from Circle Leasing will take […]

Michael G Motors joins Fix

Michael G Motors of Luton has become the latest addition to Fix Auto UK’s network and will now operate as Fix Auto Luton. Based in central Luton, the bodyshop was […]

Worldwide appeal for Automechanika Birmingham

Visitors to the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham exhibition will be able to see the latest developments from around the world with exhibitors representing 30 key automotive countries. China alone will have […]

Walker takes a new career path

Allianz Global Assistance UK has appointed marketing specialist Kate Walker to lead their Innovation Department, drawing on the expertise and successes of other business units across the globe to create […]

Markerstudy restructures retail division

The retail division of Markerstudy is undergoing a refocus, following the resignation of managing director, Russell Bence, who leaves the company on 30 April after seven years. The division, which […]