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Warranty deal extended

Allianz Worldwide Partners UK has signed a new five-year contract to continue providing extended warranty cover to BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland. […]

Price of failure set at £60m

UK drivers spent more than £60m on failed driving test last year, it’s been revealed. Analysis from vehicle finance provider Moneybarn found that 53% of the million-plus practical tests were […]

Hastings winning the battle

Insurance firm Hastings Group Holdings Plc has reported a 22.1% jump in first-half adjusted operating profit. This follows a surge in the price of motor insurance premiums. Gross written premiums […]

Focus on good eyesight

IAM RoadSmart has urged drivers to focus on good eyesight, warning that vision deteriorates over time and can lead to poor reaction times to unexpected hazards or the behaviour of […]

EU: No EV quotas

The European Union has confirmed it has no plans to introduce quotas for electric cars. An EU spokesperson said, ‘Generally speaking, the Commission is looking into ways to promote use […]

A nice little earner

YourParkingSpace.co.uk has urged lower paid workers with empty driveways to rent out their space to supplement their income. The advice follows YourParkingSpace.co.uk research which reveals that on average householders renting […]

Isuzu boosts fleet strength

Isuzu have strengthened its fleet team with two new appointments, Neil Scott as national fleet sales manager and Sean Smith as fleet and used car manager. Neil joins Isuzu from […]

Video sales on the rise

Almost three quarters of new car buyers would like video evidence to support their purchase decisions. Research from CitNOW found that almost three quarters (74%) of respondents said that video […]

Online learning takes off at Fix Auto

The Fix Auto UK network’s thirst for learning has become evident following the introduction of its free-to-all online learning portal service six months ago. Team members from Fix Auto bodyshops […]

Mazda unveils 2030 vision

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced ‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’, a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. As part of the new technology to achieve […]

A new app from cap hpi

Automotive data expert cap hpi has launched an advanced car appraisal tool that integrates valuations into an app, available on iOS and Android tablets. The app uses the latest vehicle […]

bodyshop Awards finalists announced

The finalists of the bodyshop Awards 2017 have been decided. The bodyshop Awards are the only truly independent awards in the collision repair industry, with nominations coming in this year […]