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Autoglass aligns with National

Autoglass has become the supply partner of choice to the National Accident Repair Group (National) network of bodyshops. The agreement, which went live at the start of September, will see […]

Volvo’s electrification strategy recognised by UN

Volvo Cars has been recognised by the United Nations (UN) for its ground-breaking electrification strategy in the latest report from the UN’s Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. […]

IAEA partners with Audatex

The IAEA has partnered with Audatex to further enhance its practical exam. The IAEA practical exam involves the appraisal of damaged vehicles using methods based assessing. Escribe, the software which […]

Volvo introduces new XC40

Volvo Cars has expanded its line-up of SUVs with the launch of its new XC40 small premium SUV in Milan, Italy. At the same time as it introduces the XC40, […]

Hydrogen tech coming to the boil

Industry leaders are confirming their commitment to expanding the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across Europe. Vehicle manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Honda, Hyundai, […]

Aston Martin CEO earns his wings

Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer has been appointed as an Honorary Group Captain in 601 (County of London) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force. He said, ‘I was […]

NPL relaunches with digital/EV focus

NPL, the UK’s National Measurement Institute, will re-launch this month with a new digital focus to give UK manufacturing a welcome shot in the arm, and among its new initiatives […]

£11,000 missed by dealerships

Failure to complete vehicle health checks resulted in the average franchised dealership missing out on more than £11,000 in aftersales revenue this summer, according to data. In July and August […]

Billionaire announces new manufacture plans

A billionaire businessman says he’s prepared to invest £600m to manufacture 25,000 new 4x4s, hopefully in Britain, starting in 2020. Jim Ratcliffe, founder, chairman and chief executive of Ineos, says […]

AutoCare makes it 600

Groupauto’s garage network, AutoCare has reached 600 garages in its network – making it the largest independent garage programme in the UK. Out of the 600 garages 103 have joined […]

Ben launches Ben4Business

Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new package for businesses, called Ben4Business. This offering is […]

Electric bus breaks world record

An electric bus, designed by Californian company Proterra, has broken a world record by travelling more than 1,000 miles on a single charge. The 40ft Catalyst E2 Max bus travelled […]