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Devon finds its tempo

Fix Auto Mid Devon is considering plans for a second Fix & Go thanks to the success of its initial fast track repair centre. Louise Woolacott, Fix Auto Mid Devon […]

NBRA responds to Green Paper

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has published its response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Green Paper – ‘Building our Industrial Strategy’. The government document detailed […]

AkzoNobel provides plan update

AkzoNobel has forecast a €100m increase in operating profit for 2017, as well as revealed plans to separate its chemicals unit. The Dutch firm, which has been the target of […]

Classic approach for RAC

Classic car insurer Hagerty has announced a partnership with RAC to provide breakdown cover to its policyholders. Angus Forsyth, managing director at Hagerty, said, ‘We are delighted to be partnering […]

Master of his trade

An award-winning employee at east midlands Renault Trucks distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has become one of the youngest professionals to qualify as a master technician – the highest recognised […]

New data legislation on the horizon

New EU data protection legislation is being introduced in May 2018 and Dragon2000 has warned that if garages and workshops are not compliant, they could face fines of up to […]

CAV testing gets green light

Greg Clark MP, secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, has given the green light to 5*StarS – the Automotive Cyber Security through Assurance project. As part of […]

McLaren appoints the good doctor

McLaren Automotive has appointed Dr Jens Ludmann as chief operating officer (COO), filling a role that’s been vacant since 2013. Dr Ludmann, who will take up his role on 2 […]

ADAS applications to soar

Global automotive applications of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) will surpass 232 million units annually in 2022, according IHS Markit. In its latest ADAS Applications and Sensors Report, IHS Markit […]

Knowledge sharing key to transport future

Innovation in transport is at risk because data is not being shared in the sector – according to a new report commissioned by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and using […]

AkzoNobel to unveil corporate strategy

AkzoNobel is expected to outline its strategic plan today, when chief executive Ton Buchner will have to convince shareholders that his vision is a better option than accepting the latest […]

VWG addresses windscreen concerns

Volkswagen Group has played host to Auto Windscreens to demonstrate how ‘pinpoint accurate’ calibration leads to the best driving experience for its customers. The half-day course, led by paint and […]