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Groupauto in drone flight first

Groupauto member Brakeline, a Sheffield based supplier of original equipment and replacement car parts and accessories, has made history by becoming the first UK recipient of a B2B drone delivery. […]

Insurers look to supply chain

At the recent Marketsforce’s 3rd annual Motor Insurance Summit, the supply chain was highlighted as being a key component for insurers moving ahead. Speaking at the conference, themed Looking ahead: […]

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Swinton makes job cuts

Swinton Insurance is to cut 10% of its support staff with a 30-day consultation period starting on 16 April, Insurance Age has revealed. The broker confirmed that staff were informed […]

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Sigmatex receives vehicle lightweight funding

Sigmatex has been awarded Government Funding through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) for a project that aims to produce higher volumes of composites in the UK to accelerate […]

£7.6m funding for local transport

The government has today announced the winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund that will allow local authorities in England to try new and better ways of delivering joined-up […]

Projects receive £80m boost

Projects that will bring fuel cells into van fleets, develop high efficiency transmissions and create the next generation of electric and hybrid buses are among the latest to receive money […]

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Car insurance fraudster jailed

A car rental firm owner who made £65,000 selling invalid car insurance to motorists across the UK was jailed for two years at the Old Bailey yesterday. Jeffrey Derek King […]

CCE up for Heavies award

Commercial vehicle specialist, Commercial Contract Engineers in conjunction with Ministry of Defence logistics partner, FTX and West End Garage Bruton is up for Team of the Year at The Heavies […]

Hastings partners with Octo

Hastings has chosen Octo to provide the telematics technology for its Hastings Direct SmartMiles young driver insurance product, Insurance Times has reported. Under the three-year agreement, Octo will provide Hastings […]

JLR invests in £320m aluminium bodyshop

Jaguar Land Rover has today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the West Midlands, with confirmation of a £600m investment in the region to support product creation and advanced vehicle manufacturing. […]

Raytheon partners with Axalta

Raytheon Professional Services has joined forces with Axalta Coatings Systems on its paint and refinish apprenticeship programme for bodyshops. Anthony Cashel, marketing manager for Axalta Coating Systems in the UK […]

Connected cars to deliver jobs boost

New research commissioned by SMMT has found the development of connected and autonomous vehicles will help generate 320,000 jobs in the UK, delivering huge benefits to society and the economy. […]