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Glass’s provides a review of 2015

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass’s offers his overview of the automotive sector in 2015. With long nights and short days December is one of the most difficult months […]

Concerns over new vehicle tax

The RAC is fearful changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty system are likely to dampen the enthusiasm for a hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs). Research conducted for the RAC Report […]

Vauxhall gets techie on small segment

Vauxhall is introducing its IntelliLink and OnStar systems to the small car segment, providing drivers with connectivity and entertainment with state-of-the-art in-car infotainment technology. The Vauxhall Corsa is now available […]

TyreSafe launches new consumer website

TyreSafe has launched a website detailing the dangers, real cost and legal regulations on the sale of part worn tyres – www.partworn-tyres.co.uk. Millions of Britain’s motorists choose to take a […]

IMI warns of EV skills shortage

Government investment in the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to fail because of a shortage of skilled technicians, the Institute of the Motor Industry has warned today. […]

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Coatings awards break all records

A record 130 guests gathered to celebrate the successes of the coatings industry at the 2015 British Coatings Federation Awards Evening at Wychwood Park in Cheshire on 25 November. Familiar […]

Successful year for JCC Academy

It has been another successful year at the Just Car Clinics (JCC) Academy, in association with North Lindsey College, as the intensive programme comes to a close and students commence […]

HPI Crushwatch values November at £6.5m

HPI CrushWatch has unearthed £6,556,560 worth of finance hits during the month of November 2015. Delivered in conjunction with the FLA/ACPO Vehicle Recovery Scheme, HPI Crushwatch received a total of […]

Pilkington joins BCA Marketplace plc

Mike Pilkington has joined BCA Marketplace plc as chief operating officer BCA Services based at BCA’s Birmingham logistics hub. Mike Pilkington brings a wealth of experience to the role gained […]

BMW launches degree programme

Applications are now being accepted by Oxford Brookes University for a new degree programme developed in partnership with the BMW Group. The BSc (Hons) Business and Automotive Management is a […]

New emissions initiative set for 2016

A new initiative to help consumers, policy makers and vehicle manufacturers better understand the real-world emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from new cars is set for launch in early 2016. […]

Fitch predicts delays in whiplash savings

UK motor insurers will probably only cut premiums slowly in response to the government’s crackdown on whiplash injury claims, according to Fitch Ratings. In a statement, Fitch said, ‘We expect […]