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Ex-Aviva employee sentenced

An ex-Aviva employee has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court for passing customers’ motor insurance claims details on to a claims management company (CMC). Matthew Cooper, passed thousands of customer […]

CV market shows strong growth

The commercial vehicle market returned to strong growth in November following a dip in the previous month, according to figures released today by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Car registrations return to growth

Following October’s decline – the first in 44 months – registrations of new cars in the UK returned to growth in November, according to figures released today by The Society […]

Report highlights PI claims environment

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) sixth annual report has revealed a direct correlation between the location of personal injury claims management companies (CMCs) and areas with highest personal […]

Audatex HQ to undergo revamp

Audatex has appointed Saracen Interiors to revamp its offices in Theale, Reading to reflect its commitment to be at the forefront of product and service innovation. Following an initial workplace […]

DVSA proposal to improve safety

Proposed powers to allow the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to prevent unlicensed or improperly licensed drivers from driving a vehicle rather than having to call upon the police, […]

US report highlights $363m parts discrepancy

The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) has released a new report highlighting significant price gap between car company brand and independently produced auto collision repair parts. The report reveals that American […]

Hertz appoints new UK GM

The Hertz Corporation has appointed David Rowlands as general manager for Hertz UK. David reports directly to Rafael Girona, senior general manager region north, Hertz International, replacing Neil Cunningham – […]

Shake up for used car market

US based, Car Harmony has launched an online car shopping service, which delivers cars for a free three-day, limited mile trial under a rental contract. The service offers customer’s a […]

SOE leads apprenticeship development

The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is playing a major part in the development of three new commercial vehicle apprenticeship standards. The standards are part of the government’s Trailblazer scheme, […]

Thatcham backs camera technology

Thatcham Research believes that the prospects for ‘vulnerable road users’ such as pedestrians and cyclists are improving, as vehicle manufacturers future proof their safety systems using camera technology. ‘We’re starting […]

BBC reports on tyre dangers

An episode of BBC’s consumer programme Fake Britain featured a report highlighting the dangers associated with buying part worn tyres on BBC1 this week. Made with the support of Trading […]