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Vertu strengthens management structure

Vertu Motors plc is strengthening its management structure with the creation of a new division within the group. It will be headed by Tim Tozer, former chairman of Vauxhall Motors […]

LG and Intel develop 5G telematics

LG Electronics (LG) and Intel are collaborating to develop and pilot 5G-based telematics technology, the next generation of wireless technology for cars. Launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, […]

Footman James receives Feefo recognition

Specialist insurance broker Footman James has been recognised by Feefo for consistent high scores in customer service over the course of 2015. Feefo has awarded Footman James with the Gold […]

SEAT allies with technology firms

SEAT, Samsung Electronics and SAP SE have created a technological alliance to develop future projects for the connected car. At the 11th Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the three […]

Infiniti develops showroom solution

Infiniti is introducing a chain of short usage showrooms across Europe to allow new centres to start operating whilst their main facility is under development. Capitalising on the introduction of […]

RAC claims dealers need to differentiate

A predicted increase in the amount of high quality stock in the used car market is putting dealers under more pressure to differentiate their offering according to RAC. With availability […]

Industry showcase draws the crowds

The inaugural Industry Showcase Event being held at Rye Street Group, Bishops Stortford, now has nearly 100 pre-registrations with almost all attending with parents. The event, organised as part of […]

Volvo extends relationship with Paragon

Volvo Car UK has extended its relationship with Paragon in a new contract to manage the remarketing of all the manufacturer’s end-of-term vehicles. Paragon will now provide Volvo an end-to-end […]

WYTS expands operations

The Bdaily reports that Bradford-based West Yorkshire Truck Services (WYTS) has expanded into new industrial premises at GB Business Park on Cutler Heights Lane in Bradford. WYTS, which fabricates bespoke […]

Recruitment directors

IMI issues industry call

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry is calling for people to consider joining the automotive sector, especially in light of recent studies. The call follows a study […]

Personal plates go up for grabs

The long-standing debate on which car should wear the ultimate SUV moniker will be decided during the first live DVLA Personalised Registrations auction of 2016. For the registration 1 SUV […]

App gives ‘mobile garage’ new meaning

A new app has been launched to provide drivers with a virtual garage on their handsets. Released by Solera, The Digital Garage enables drivers to access a range of information […]