Unlicensed motorist racks up 40 points
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered that a motorist from Lewisham has racked up an astounding 40 points for 12 offences despite never having held a full or […]
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Highways England takes over motorways
The way England’s motorways and A-roads are built and managed is set for a transformational change next month after the government announced the ‘go-live’ of the Highways England. Highways England […]
Ex-fleet market looks strong
Supply of ex-fleet used vehicles has picked up significantly and the strong market looks set to continue through the first half of 2015, according to Andy Brown, managing director of […]
Aviva to combat whiplash surge
Aviva has drafted a six point plan to dramatically reduce the number of false whiplash claims including an end to cash payouts for whiplash injuries. Figures from Aviva show last […]
ACIS launches ASCRIBE 1.2
ACIS, the UK’s leading distributor to the bodyshop sector, has launched the latest version of ASCRIBE, its unique and innovative web-based stock management and ordering solution. The new version, which […]
Shortlist revealed for ULEV funding
Today, government announced details of 12 UK cities shortlisted to share £35 million of funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Bidding to be the UK’s first ‘Go Ultra Low […]
SMMT challenges ‘demonisation’ of diesel
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will today launch a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of […]
LV= continues to diversify
LV= has today unveiled its full results for the year to 31 December 2014, with the group witnessing ‘good growth in other products’ besides personal motor insurance, its most significant […]
Axalta releases full results
Axalta Coating Systems has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. Net sales were $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, […]
Cars fail UN safety standards
Millions of new cars sold in middle and low income countries fail to meet the UN’s basic safety standards for front and side impacts revealed international automotive safety watchdog Global […]
SmartWitness calls for smart watches ban
Car safety firm SmartWitness are calling for an immediate ban on the use of smart watches by drivers. This week saw the launch of the Apple Watch and Croydon based […]
Telematics box saves drivers life
A telematics device has saved a drivers life after it sent a message to his insurer when the car stopped with sudden force, according to a story published today on […]
