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Active safety next ‘essential’

Lane departure, blind spot monitoring and intelligent braking systems are set to become the next ‘essential options’ in executive cars, Glass’s has predicted. These active safety systems are growing more […]

Quindell appoints finance director

Following the proposed sale of its Professional Services Division to Slater and Gordon Ltd, Quindell has announced the appointment of Mark Williams as group finance director. On 30 March 2015, […]

Warnings over car bidding sites

Bidding sites for car repairs and servicing are an accident waiting to happen, according to Approved Garages network manager Phil Seymour. New research has found that few motorists are loyal […]

Bosch achieves 99.8% customer satisfaction

According to the latest independent customer satisfaction survey results, 99.8% of customers would use the Bosch Car Service network again. The scheme, which prides itself as offering a high-quality multi-brand […]

Rising Star award for Zerolight

ZeroLight, the creator of an advanced car configurator solution, was yesterday announced as a Rising Star Company at the Northern Tech Awards, in Leeds. The prestigious accolade is in recognition […]

TecAlliance offers recall solution

With 577 vehicle manufacturer recalls issued during 2014, TecAlliance is offering workshops its TecRMI package which is able to directly access internal VM bulletins, service notices and recalls. ‘I’m pretty […]

Copart expands in the Middle East

Copart has announced the opening of its second facility in the Middle East, Copart Bahrain Auctions W.L.L. The facility opened in Manama, Bahrain, on April 12, 2015, with auctions taking […]

IMI opens award nominations

Nominations for the 2015 IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards are now open. The Outstanding Achievers Awards celebrate the achievements of IMI learners, accredited individuals and automotive professionals within the UK retail […]

Lunchtime bookings prove popular

Lunchtime is the peak period for motorists when booking online servicing, according to new figures released by RAC Garage Compare. The busiest single hour is between noon and 1pm although […]

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Success for Prescott Bike Festival

Thousands of visitors flocked to Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 12 April 2015 as rare classic, modern and famous motorcycles took to the historic hill climb course. The event received […]