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 […]
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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 […]
Honda retains ‘most reliable used car’ title
Honda has retained its status as the most reliable used car manufacturer in the UK for the ninth consecutive year, according to research by What Car? and Warranty Direct. The […]
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% […]
Halo in awards first
Halo Accident Repairs has scored an industry ‘first’ by partnering with Ageas Insurance and securing entry onto the British Insurance Awards shortlist for Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurance […]
Volvo launches dealership initiatives
With the imminent launch of the all-new XC90, Volvo Car UK is introducing two new initiatives to its dealerships, Volvo Personal Service (VPS) and Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). The new […]
Classic car insurance scheme introduced
Ernest R Shaw in conjunction with LV= has introduced a new insurance scheme for bodyshops and garages dealing with classic cars. Ernest R Shaw and LV= Insurance have launched an […]
Motorists feel ‘ripped off’ by mechanics
New research conducted by ClickMechanic has revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people felt ripped off by the price they were quoted when they last visited a car mechanic. […]
British Gas appoints My Green Fleet
My Green Fleet, a subsidiary of FAB Recycling Ltd, is working with British Gas and its partners to supply the energy company’s nationwide vehicles. My Green Fleet enables British Gas […]
