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The telematics revolution starts here

The automotive sector is ‘at the start of a revolution’ which will see factory-fitted telematics devices and, ultimately, end in automated driving. In a blog on the LexisNexis website, Paul […]

Zenuity starts operations

Zenuity, the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Autoliv Inc has begun its operations today (Tuesday 18 April). Zenuity is a new entrant in the growing global market for autonomous […]

Motability sales up 440%

SEAT has secured its best quarter one results to date, making it the fastest growing manufacturer in fleet, true fleet and Motability channels. The 32% rise in overall fleet sales […]

BiK overspend of £2m

New research has found that 75% of dealers overpay Benefit in Kind (BiK) to company car drivers, equating to more than £2m. After producing the first audit of its kind […]

Government considering diesel scrappage scheme

The government could pay drivers to scrap their older diesel cars, as part of its fight against urban pollution. Reports suggest the scheme, which could be announced this week, could […]

ICO continues data leak search

Two search warrants have been executed by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at properties in the north west as part of an ongoing investigation into nuisance calls related to data […]

Dacia reaches six-figure target

Dacia has sold 100,000 vehicles in the UK since launching here in 2013. Over 94% of Dacia sales are to retail customers, with Scotland its most popular market, where it […]

30 up for GB Refinish

GB Refinish Supplies has just celebrated its 30th birthday. Based in Greenhithe, near Dartford in Kent, the company puts its longevity and success in a difficult market down to its […]

Fix Auto plugs Watford gap

Fix Auto UK’s growth inside the M25 motorway continued, with the announcement that Northwood Coachworks has joined the network, becoming the 11th Fix Auto bodyshop operating in the region. The […]

Volvo unwraps new XC60

Volvo Cars has announced it will start production of its new XC60 mid-size SUV this month, with plans for it to leave the factory 90 years to the month after […]

RHA welcomes Thames Crossing announcement

Up to 4.5 million HGVs are expected to use the additional Thames Crossing, which will create a new link between the A2 and the M25, in its first year – […]

Motoring costs up to 20% of wages

The average worker spends nearly a fifth of their wages on essential motoring costs. Research from YourParkingSpace.co.uk found that costs of car finance, fuel and insurance account for 19.5% of […]