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Standox celebrates 60 innovative years

To mark this occasion, the automotive refinish brand has created an anniversary website: www.standox.com/60. In an entertaining and informative way, the site illustrates important innovations that have made Standox one […]

BEN benefits from RAC pledge

A total,of 439 dealers have signed up as new advertisers on RAC Cars since the used car portal announced plans to become completely free. Rupert Keane, chairman of raccars.co.uk, said, […]

FMG recognised for people skills

Fleet incident management and specialist roadside services company FMG continues to be recognised as an Investor in People following its review for the worldwide mark of excellence in people management. […]

Retailers ‘rip-off’ motorists

According to the BBC, the AA has accused fuel retailers of ‘plundering drivers’ pockets’ by putting up the price of petrol and diesel disproportionately. Over the last month it said […]

Students build first modular car

The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. The Nova high performance […]

Caterham announces record exports

British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, has announced the most successful export year in its 42-year history. In 2014, Caterham sold 345 vehicles to customers outside of the UK, an increase […]

Second Fix & Go site opens

True to his word, fast repair pioneer and owner of four Fix Auto bodyshops, Steve Peart has spent just six weeks transforming a disused industrial unit adjoining his existing Fix […]

IAM highlights Wales’ worst speeders

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered four people have been captured at speeds in excess of 120mph on roads in Wales in 2014 – with one being caught […]

Tories miles ahead in industry poll

244 industry professionals were asked: ‘Which political party do you consider best represents the interests of the road haulage and logistics industry?’ 57.7% of the sample answered, ‘the Conservatives’ Labour […]

Car buyers want better digital experience

Consumers want to see improvements in auto industry websites, while dealerships are yet to fully embrace digital technologies Most consumers are doing online research to help them make car-buying decisions, […]

CO2 emissions continue downward trend

According to the figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday, in 2014 average new car emissions were 123.4g CO2/km compared to 186g CO2/km in 1995 – a 33.7% […]