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ClickMechanic wins a hat-trick

ClickMechanic, an online marketplace for car repair, was pleased to accept a record breaking number of awards at the Workshop Power Awards last month. These three awards included Best Tech […]

PPG partners with Renault-Nissan Alliance

PPG has partnered with automotive giant Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver tailor-made structural adhesives to more than one million Renault, Nissan and Samsung cars across Europe, Asia, North America and South […]

Engineering the Next Generation on air

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme ‘Engineering the Next Generation,’ which explores the challenges, careers and future of […]

New buyers favour new models

New research has found that over half of those looking to purchase a car for the first time are looking to buy a brand new car on finance or through […]

Lloyd’s signs AI deal

Post reports that Lloyd’s of London has teamed up Italian technology firm Expert System to bring artificial intelligence into the market. Powered by Expert System’s Cogito platform, it is claimed […]

GM focuses on LIDAR development

General Motors (GM) is set to acquire LIDAR technology company Strobe Inc to speed up development of autonomous vehicles and reduce sensor costs. Kyle Vogt, CEO of GM’s Cruise Automation […]

Dealerships top customer trust survey

The Autumn 2017 NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey has revealed that 67% of consumers think franchised dealers are the safest place to service their car. Only 22% of consumers see independent […]

Steve takes world silver medal

Auto Windscreens’ technician Steve Abrahams won the silver Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) medal at Auto Glass Week in Florida, the highest position from a UK competitor. […]

Autoglass helps raise record £1.1m

This year’s Spirit of Belron Challenge has raised more funds than ever before to support developing communities in South Africa. Over 2,100 participants from across Autoglass and parent company Belron […]

NTDA launches new manifesto

The National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) has launched its manifesto for raising standards and improving safety in the UK tyre industry. The NTDA’s manifesto tackles the key issues facing manufacturers, […]

Toyota looks for British solution

Toyota intends to build the next version of its Auris car at its British car plant on the assumption that the government secures a transitional Brexit deal, Reuters reports. According […]

Renault subsidiary provides smart-grid focus

Groupe Renault has announced the creation of Renault Energy Services, a subsidiary which will operate in the energy and smart grid sectors, both of which are fundamental to the expansion […]