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‘Prevention is better than cure’

Technology could halve unexpected breakdowns by 2020 according to telematics expert In-car Cleverness, as data increasingly helps fleets to identify malfunctions before they escalate. Harnessing this data would slash repair […]

Autonomous testing gets green light

The UK’s largest collaborative trial of connected and autonomous vehicle technology has been given the green light to move out onto city streets, after the UK Autodrive consortium successfully completed […]

Signs of the times

A new study has revealed that, while three quarters of British drivers feel they know the basics of the Highway Code, almost half can’t correctly identify a ‘no stopping’ road […]

Industry responds to Queen’s speech

The automotive industry has responded to the Queen’s speech in which she referenced areas pertinent vital to the sector, namely electric vehicles and insurance premiums. In the speech, the Queen […]

Glass’s claims diesel prices steady

Using data from Glass’s Rada product prices for diesel cars advertised over the last 12 months have remained stable. Rada which can analyse retail asking prices by region highlights how […]

VW drivers protest ‘faulty’ fix

Volkswagen owners protested outside the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes yesterday, claiming their vehicles were not working properly after being recalled following the diesel emissions scandal. Millions of cars […]

IoT driving digital transformation

Research by global mobile satellite communications company, Inmarsat, has found that 92% of organisations put Internet of Things (IoT) as their top priority for digital transformation. Conducted independently on behalf […]

MIB launches ‘Gone in Seconds’ campaign

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has launched their new ‘Gone in Seconds’ campaign to help tackle the issue of uninsured driving. A recent survey by the MIB has found that […]

Westbury site receives VWG approval

MG Cannon Westbury has officially received sign-off having achieved paint and body VW Group approval. Ashley Ruddle, bodyshop manager at MG Cannon Westbury officially received sign off from Mark Sherratt, […]

Kalanick steps down from Uber

Uber boss Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO after pressure shareholders. Five major investors wrote to Mr Kalanick saying that he must leave Uber immediately and that the company needed a […]

Kresfelder takes Fix role

Graham Kresfelder has been appointed to the role of global strategic developer by Fix Auto World. Having worked in the collision repair industry in seven countries, namely the UK, Poland […]

SMMT calls for security

The SMMT has called for government to secure a transitional Brexit deal to protect the future of the UK car industry. The SMMT believes Britain is highly unlikely to reach […]