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Europcar launches fleet van supersites

Europcar is enhancing its van fleet offering with the launch of a number of specialist Van Supersites across the UK. Located in Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bristol, Europcar’s Van […]

Top Gear opens auditions for co-presenter

The Guardian reports that Chris Evans and the new Top Gear team are to hold open auditions to find a co-presenter for the BBC2 show – with applications welcome from […]

PI claims continue to increase premiums

The Telegraph reports that Allianz says the industry will pass on the cost of claims inflation to motorists The cost of car insurance is set to rise as providers struggle […]

May’s fastest selling cars revealed

Once again, Nissan’s Qashqai proved hot stock across the regions, while Mercedes took five of the ten spots in the national top ten. The UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace for […]

Bentley signs with Glasurit

Bentley Motors has confirmed the continuation of its long standing relationship with Glasurit Automotive Refinish with the signing of an exclusive three year global agreement to approve and recommend Glasurit […]

Electric vehicles high on agenda

New research by joint industry/government funded Go Ultra Low has found that the majority of car buyers aspire to own high-tech, low-emission electric vehicles. When questioned, 67% of respondents identified […]

Brake urges Scottish government to take action

Brake, the road safety charity, is urging the Scottish Government to take decisive action to reverse an alarming rise in deaths on Scotland’s roads. Transport Scotland statistics released today show […]

JLR monitors brain waves

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a range of new road safety technology research projects that are being developed to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers who are stressed, […]

Aviva investigating 15,000 claims

The Actuary reports that Aviva suspects organised motor insurance fraud increased by 28% between 2013 and 2014. The insurer said the value of fraud increased from £30m in 2013 to […]

Five roadshows from Glass’s in June

A series of five roadshows for ‘anyone with an interest in the used car market’ is being held by Glass’s around the country later this month. They will take part […]

Toyota expands air bag recall

Reuters reports that Toyota will recall almost 1.37 million more vehicles in the United States due to potentially deadly front passenger-side air bags made by Japanese firm Takata. The move […]

Trakm8 buys DCS Systems

Telematics and data provider Trakm8 Holdings PLC has bought DCS Systems Ltd for £3.3 million. Cornwell-based DCS specialises in the design and distribution of camera systems for motor vehicles, bicycles […]