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‘First ever metal 3D printed parts’

Just a year after announcing it would produce certain plastic components using 3D printing techniques, Mercedes-Benz has introduced the first ever metal 3D printed parts for trucks. By improving the […]

Ford welcomes smart mobility director

Ford has announced that Sarah-Jayne Williams will join the company in September as its first director for smart mobility in Europe. She will report to Ford of Europe president and […]

‘A million breakdowns a year’

One million AA members could be prevented from breaking down each year following the launch of a new connected car device – Car Genie. The small device can be self-fitted […]

Volkswagen moves into Colchester

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a new Authorised Repairer in Colchester, offering specialist support to local van customers. Situated in the large, purpose-built Volkswagen Passenger Cars site at Colchester Inchcape, […]

Cyber threat? Don’t overlook technicians

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed government guidelines to reduce the hacking risk of internet-connected cars, but is urging greater focus on the technicians who work on […]

Premiums a ‘rip off’ says 76%

New research has revealed that three quarters of young Britons consider their car insurance policies to be a rip off, with almost all switching providers each year as their renewal […]

Remit expands into Derby

National training provider, Remit Group, is expanding and bringing its brand new Automotive Academy to Derby. Remit will be hosting its Automotive Academy in the building, which will bring hundreds […]

MG Cannon Salisbury celebrate Mercedes approval

MG Cannon Salisbury have successfully completed the extensive annual assessment and audit carried out by Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, after receiving a first time compliance pass rate for the 18th consecutive […]

Stanners welcomes new recruit

Stanners Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Farley as technical sales demonstrator. Jack, who is 22 years old, was formerly working for a bodyshop in Telford as […]

Renewed partnership for Autoglass and Admiral

Autoglass has announced that it has won the coveted tender to become the sole provider of Admiral’s VGRR solution for its private car motor book of business for the next […]

Jason Moseley resigns from NBRA

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) – a federated association of the Retail Motor Industry Federation – has announced the resignation of its director, Jason Moseley. Since Jason joined the […]

Dealerships ignore 66% of worn tyres

The average UK dealership is failing to replace 66% of servery worn tyres, new data has revealed. Figures obtained from electronic vehicle health check provider autoVHC revealed that the average […]