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Young drivers could benefit from telematics

Younger drivers could see the cost of their insurance fall in the coming months, helped by growing numbers of ‘black box’ telematics policies, according to Comparethemarket.com. The comparison website said […]

VW recall to start in January

Volkswagen expects to start a recall of cars affected by the emissions scandal in January, according to newly appointed chief executive, Matthias Mueller. All affected cars will be fixed by […]

Tucson tops latest Euro NCAP results

Euro NCAP is publishing the results of the supermini the Vauxhall Viva, the roadster sport Mazda MX-5 and the new generation Hyundai Tucson.  The Tucson topped latest Euro NCAP results but Vauxhall’s […]

JLR launches apprentice recruitment drive

Jaguar Land Rover has launched its recruitment drive for over 200 apprentices to join the company in September 2016.  The Government’s Skills Minister, Nick Boles, praised the UK’s largest automotive […]

Pro-Align ‘kicks-off’ safety checks

Players and coaching staff from table-topping Burton Albion FC and Carlisle United were on hand to help kick-off a pair of tyre safety events hosted by Pirelli and Pro-Align. The […]

Volvo invests in Vi-Grade simulator

Volvo Cars has become the first premium car maker to purchase the world’s most advanced Vi-Grade chassis simulator – the same equipment used by Ferrari and Porsche – to develop […]

CitNOW appoints Monaghan

Automotive video experts, CitNOW, has strengthened its senior management team further by hiring bodyshop and repair industry pioneer, Mike Monaghan. Mike has joined CitNOW as channel development manager to support […]

CV registrations continue rise

Continuing the trend running throughout 2015, commercial vehicle (CV) registrations once again posted a healthy rise in September, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

EVs set for 20% marketshare

The European project SCelecTRA – Scenarios for the electrification of Transport – has published a final report highlighting a minimum 20% vehicle parc marketshare for electric vehicles by 2030. Selected […]

Golf Day another huge success

The third annual Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund Golf Day recently took place at Saffron Walden Golf Club raising over £3,000 for the charity. Over 100 players enjoyed a sunny […]

Nissan named leading brand

Nissan has been named one of the world’s most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, a world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, released by Interbrand, Nissan […]

Toyota eyes self-driving 2020

Reuters reports that Toyota Motor Corp is aiming to bring to market cars that can autonomously change lanes, merge with traffic, and overtake other vehicles on highways by around 2020. […]