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CV manufacturing up again

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing enjoyed double-digit growth in January, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 7,502 CVs were built in Britain in […]

IMI retains top 100 slot

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has remained in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For for a second year. Surveying and ranking Britain’s employers the broadsheet has […]

London property searched by ICO

A search warrant was executed today at a property in London as part of an investigation into the illegal access of customer details from a nationwide car repair company. The […]

Nationwide strengthens exec team

Nationwide has made two key announcements this week, with Louise Cope heading up the company’s People Support Services and Victoria Turner appointed as head of strategic business development. Louise joined […]

Nissan CEO steps down

The BBC reports that Carlos Ghosn is to relinquish his role as chief executive of Nissan, but will remain chairman of the Japanese car maker. Hiroto Saikawa, already Nissan’s co-chief […]

London motorist’s put off ULEVs

High insurance premiums for electric and hybrid vehicles are putting 65% of drivers off making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to research commissioned by the Institute […]

Volvo ‘One to Watch’ for 2017

Volvo Cars have been awarded Fleet World Honours ‘One to Watch’ accolade for 2017 The award is presented to a manufacturer or product ‘on the verge of great things’. This […]

Would you pass your driving test again?

A poll of 2,481 Britons by VoucherCodesPro.co.uk has found that 3 in 4 drivers who hold a full driving licence don’t believe they would pass their driving test if they […]

Dealing with a write-off

The Financial Ombudsman deals regularly with complaint from people who believe their car has been undervalued by an insurer in the case of a write-off. A car is considered a […]

Ring partners Carnation for CV Show

Ring and Carnation Designs are joining forces for this year’s CV Show to put the spotlight on their new partnership which offers a comprehensive vehicle conversion package for both vehicle […]

The most revolutionary car in the world

From the Ford Model T to the Tesla Model S, Autocar is giving its readers the chance to have their say as part of a poll to crown this year’s […]

Abbey’s 18-tonner Mercedes ‘future proofed’

Abbey Upholsterers & Specialist Joinery from Carrickfergus, County Antrim, ticked nearly every box on the Mercedes-Benz options list when specifying what must be one of the most impressive 18-tonners on […]