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On-car tech catches thief

A stolen Vauxhall has been reunited with its owner thanks to Vauxhall OnStar, the personal connectivity and service assistant that includes stolen vehicle assistance. Having parked up outside his workplace […]

Potential EV buyers exercise caution

According to Venson Automotive Solutions research, the lack of charging points in the UK is the biggest deterrent for motorists considering buying an electric vehicle (EV), with limited battery range […]

Swansway supports new Audi A8

Swansway Accident Repair Centre has added the new Audi A8 to its list of repair specialisms. Due out later this year, the new Audi A8 has a rear panel made […]

AkzoNobel makes double acquisition

AkzoNobel has made a double acquisition to strengthen its Performance Coatings division. The move includes the acquisition of UK-based Flexcrete Technologies Ltd and an agreement to acquire French manufacturer Disa […]

MSE transport apprenticeship scheme introduced

The RHA and Close Brothers Asset Finance have joined forces to launch a programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure the skills they need for future growth by […]

Mirka and Cafro join forces

Mirka Ltd has acquired 100% of the shares of Italian superabrasive wheels and tools manufacturer Cafro S.p.A. Mirka is part of the Finnish family owned KWH Group and offers a […]

Fleet on the move

ŠKODA has announced two senior appointments to continue the growth of True Fleet. Matt Hattersley has been appointed as national fleet sales manager and James Watson as regional contract and […]

Rising to the charity challenge

Courtesy car experts, Circle Leasing, have been taking great strides towards smashing the fund-raising target they set for their 2017 charity of the year, Cancer Research UK. Last weekend 24 […]

BMW considers Mini production

BMW will decide by the end of September whether to build its new electric Mini car in Britain, according to Reuters. Mini makes around 70% of its approximately 360,000 compact […]

Government sets up digital fund

The government has launched a new £400m Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund (DIIF), designed to combat slow download times and troublesome connectivity across the country. Ministers are seeking to revolutionise Britain’s […]

B&FC launches new ARC

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) has launched a new £200,000 Accident Repair Complex (ARC) facility. The facility, at B&FC’s Bispham Campus, was built in consultation with some of the […]

Ben advises on big issues

Ben has released its annual Impact Report which reveals financial health is the main reason why people contacted Ben for help (49%) in 2016/17. Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners […]