Double digit hike in motor expenses
New research by automotive data experts hpi reveals the cost of motoring has leapt by more than 10% in the last year. The study examines a range of factors from […]
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SEAT extends four-day testing
SEAT has announced plans to expand its four-day test drive initiative to cover its entire range. Test drives of up to four days will be available via all SEAT dealers […]
Training academy renews CII accrediation
Covéa Insurance’s Broker Training Academy has renewed its accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), meaning brokers can claim extra credits from their participation. The insurer’s full range of broker […]
BoE predicts motor insurance shrinkage
The Bank of England (BoE) has predicted a constriction in the UK motor insurance market by 21-41% in the next 20 years. It says the emergence of autonomous vehicles will […]
ABI warns of three-pronged increases
The change in the discount rate comes into force today. It was announced by the government last month that the discount rate would be cut from 2.5% to -0.75%, a […]
A fiasco, unfair and absurd
The Road Haulage Association says it’s horrified by proposals from Transport for London (TfL) that could ban half of the existing HGVs from London from 2020. TfL proposals were announced […]
Five star recruitment at MG Cannon
MG Cannon has supported its accelerated growth with five new appointments. Juliet Harris has joined as group marketing coordinator. She will be based in the company’s Westbury office and will […]
Fix Auto Barnsley doubles capacity
Fix Auto Barnsley has revealed investment plans that will double the size of its production capacity. The South Yorkshire bodyshop has taken over an adjoining industrial unit enabling it to […]
Rebel with a cause
A college lecturer has won a new multi-process welding machine. Carl Matthews of Inverness College UHI entered the draw when visiting the ESAB Demobus, which was touring the UK to […]
Alton apprentice day a huge success
About 400 young people attended an apprentice open day hosted by Alton Cars, Leeds, on Saturday, 11 March. Among the sponsors, 3M showed off the technology that is within the […]
DLG rebrands its network
Direct Line Group has changed the name of its accident repair centres. From this week on its 19 centres will fall under the banner, DLG Auto Services. Formerly known as […]
Telematics cuts fleet insurance by a quarter
A not-for-profit charity has joined the RoadSafe-managed and government-backed Driving for Better Business campaign after introducing systems which have led to a 43% reduction in fleet collisions, and a 26% […]
