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Ford PHEV fleets confirmed

The first wave of fleets taking part in the Ford Transit plug-in hybrid van (PHEV) London trial, starting this autumn, have been confirmed. The multi-million pound project is designed to […]

Cromax renews sponsorship deal

Cromax has announced that it will be an official sponsor of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team for an eighth year in a row. One of the premium brands of Axalta […]

IMI: training key to CAV development

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has submitted further evidence to support the government’s policies for automated vehicles and the electric vehicle infrastructure. As part of the IMI’s evidence, […]

Fresh funding for CAV research

Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology in the UK will take another leap forward, following the announcement of funding under the banner of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF). With […]

VW appoints new compliance officer

Volkswagen has appointed Larry Thompson as independent compliance monitor under the terms of its settlements with the United States government. ‘Volkswagen welcomes the appointment of Larry Thompson to this new […]

Industry heads for London

Gemini’s Dave Sargeant and bodyshop’s Alan Feldberg will be amongst some 40,000 athletes to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon this Sunday (23 April). Both runners have clocked up […]

Eight apprentices signed up

Eight apprentices have started work at North East Accident Repair Centres as the firm looks to grow its workforce. The seven body repair technicians and one business administration apprentice are […]

Need for speed tops drivers’ priorities

The environment is bottom of the list of priorities for British car buyers. Instead, price, fuel economy, style and comfort remain the issues motorists value more. A new study by […]

Drivers back three-year MOTs

British motorists have put their support firmly behind keeping the first MOT test for cars at three years, according to the results of new research published by the Society of […]

Drivers unaware of speeding fine changes

More than eight out of every 10 British motorists are still unaware of new speeding fines, which come into force on Monday. Under new rules laid out by the Sentencing Council, […]

Automotive apprentices look to WorldSkills

Five automotive apprentices from Central College Nottingham’s Emtec Centre in Ruddington are a step closer to representing the UK at the international WorldSkills competition, after impressing the judges at a […]

Insurance premiums to keep rising

The rising cost of motor insurance shows no signs of falling, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) Motor Premium Tracker. The ABI’s Tracker, the only survey of what […]