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FCA recalls 900,000 vehicles worldwide

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will recall nearly 900,000 vehicles around the world to fix issues related to airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The firm said it was […]

New battery revolution on the horizon?

Electric cars may soon be able to match diesel and petrol vehicles for endurance and power storage capacity, new research suggests. Researchers from Cambridge University believe the answer lies in […]

PPG announces global leadership changes

PPG Industries has appointed David Bem as vice president, science and technology, and chief technology officer-elect (CTO-elect) effective from 16 November 2015. Bem joins PPG from Dow Chemical, where he […]

Honda rewards network’s efforts

Twenty four finalists from across Honda (UK)’s aftersales network joined senior management from Honda (UK) in the brand’s first Bodyshop of the Year Awards. Chiswick Honda walked away with the […]

NSL acquires local parts supplier

NSL Automotive Components has expanded its Coventry operations following the acquisition of a local car parts supplier for a six figure sum. The fast growing business, which specialises in the […]

BVRLA hosts roundtable series

The BVRLA has launched a series of roundtables to help shape the association’s policy position in four key areas affecting fleets. The first gathering took place on 19 October and […]

Car dealers concerned over car clocking

Over 70% of dealers surveyed by HPI, are concerned about damaging their reputation by inadvertently selling on a clocked vehicle. With 1 in 20 cars checked with HPI recorded as having […]

EU emissions testing to get stricter

Emissions testing in the European Union is to get stricter after the recent Volkswagen scandal. It should mean that motorists buying a car fuelled by diesel will get greater peace of mind […]

Alternative fuel vehicle registrations up 19%

In the third quarter of 2015, the total number of alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU increased (+13.4%), reaching 127,661 units. Of these, electric vehicle (EV) registrations showed a substantial […]

VWgate – what does it mean?

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass’s give us his views on the automotive vehicle trends for November: In the grand scheme of things it is rare that any industry […]