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Qatar Re to acquire Markerstudy underwriting

Qatar Re, a unit of Qatar Insurance, has agreed to buy UK motor insurer Markerstudy’s underwriting businesses for an undisclosed sum. The deal, expected to complete in the first half […]

Bull joins AutoRaise

Mark Bull has joined the AutoRaise team as head of engagement – business. Mark has a wealth of experience having worked within the automotive and motor insurance industries for over […]

Dealerships ignoring wheel of fortune

The average UK dealership failed to replace 71% of severely worn tyres in November, raising serious concerns as motorists prepare for further winter driving conditions in the new year. Figures […]

Motorists urged to do their homework

The Motor Ombudsman is encouraging motorists to spend time doing research to ensure that the independent garage or franchised car dealership is accredited to the body when buying, repairing or […]

VWG UK names preferred suppliers

Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) has announced its preferred paint and distribution partners in a new three-year contract. The manufacturer, whose brands include Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA and VW Commercial Vehicles, […]

Dieselgate rumbles on

Swiss consumer protection organisation SKS has filed a claim on behalf of some 6,000 car owners seeking damages from Volkswagen AG and Swiss car dealer AMAG according to Reuters. The […]

Autonomous vehicle sales to exceed 33 million

More than 33 million autonomous vehicles will be sold globally in 2040, a substantial increase from the 51,000 units forecast for the first year of significant volume in 2021, according […]

AGE opens new Irish centre

Automotive Glass Europe (AGE) has expanded its European coverage with the opening of the latest state-of-the-art automotive glass repair, replacement and calibration centre in Ireland. The Mr.Windscreen centre in Waterford, […]

RAC plans 100 additions

The RAC Dealer Network is aiming to add around 100 new dealers by the end of 2018, bringing the total to just over 1,400. There has already been substantial growth […]

Thorite becomes ISO-approved

Thorite’s Bristol Sales & Service Centre has achieved ISO 9001 accreditation. ISO 9001 is a quality management system which defines how a company meets the requirements of its customers. In […]

Late payment crackdown tops agenda

Tackling the late payment culture that devastates thousands of small businesses each year must be at the top of the government’s domestic agenda for 2018 according to the Federation of […]

Circle Leasing appoints Tom Hadfield

Courtesy Car provider Circle Leasing has announced the appointment of Tom Hadfield to the newly created position of head of sales and marketing. Tom joins Circle from the bodyshop network […]