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New appointment at NIBS Group

NIBS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Sherratt as Business Development Director. Mark joins NIBS Group with more than 25 years of experience within the Motor Trade […]

Welding apprenticeship receives government approval

The government has approved two new apprenticeship standards developed by a group of companies including The Welding Institute. On 21 August, as part of a series of announcements relating to […]

Safety warnings over sat navs

Road safety campaigners have warned about the dangers of drivers being over dependent on satellite navigation technology, after the number of drivers using the devices overtook those who do not for the […]

Jeeps USB security update criticised

Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post. In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to […]

UK motorists risking lives

Motorists in the UK are wasting £246 million a year on fuel and putting lives at risk by driving on dangerously under inflated tyres, according to Michelin. The tyre manufacturer […]

IMI introduces BS10125 module

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced an accreditation module to help bodyshops meet the standard for the new BS10125.  The Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) has evolved due […]

Uninsured driver numbers soar

The number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has increased by a ‘worrying’ 10 per cent in just a year, according to worrying new figures released today. According to figures […]

Markerstudy acquires Lionheart Insurance

Motor insurance provider, Markerstudy, has acquired Birmingham-based Lionheart Insurance for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority, adds over 1,500 policyholders and more […]

Co-operative makes general insurance loss

The Co-operative’s general insurance division has reported a 4.5% fall in gross written premiums for the first half of 2015. The drop to £180.3m from £188.8m at the start of 2014 […]

Direct Line guarantees hire car cover

Motor insurance provider Direct Line has launched guaranteed car hire cover as a standard feature of its comprehensive car policy. All new and existing Direct Line customers are now entitled […]