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VWG targets 1,000 IT experts

A major recruitment drive will see the Volkswagen Group (VWG) reinforce its team with highly qualified IT specialists and strongly expanding its know-how in the fields of artificial intelligence, big […]

Volvo adds Skype

Volvo Cars has added Microsoft’s Skype for Business to its 90 Series cars, heralding what it calls ‘a new era for in-car productivity’. In Volvo’s 90 Series cars people will […]

Auto Trader reveals top 10 searches

The BMW 3 series was the most searched for car on Auto Trader in 2016, a title the vehicle has held on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for a sixth […]

Emerging trends mean change ahead

Emerging factors in the transport sector means business-as-usual will not be an option in 2017 and business models will need to change according to James Stamp, UK head of transport […]

Merry Christmas

Another year is nearly over and everyone here at bodyshop Magazine would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always, it’s […]

EU backs tougher emissions tests

New cars will have to pass new emissions tests from next year after European Union nations backed measures to strengthen on-road tests. It’s hoped these tests will provide a safety […]

Tesla blames Brexit for price hikes

Tesla is increasing the prices of its cars in the UK by five per cent, blaming the country’s vote to the leave the European Union for the spike. A company […]

‘Unintended consequences’ of EU ruling

The Association for British Insurers (ABI) has responded to EU regulations stipulating that all motorised vehicles must be insured. The EU directive would include everything from golf buggies, ride-on lawnmowers, […]

Government calls for road blocks for phones

The government is meeting with mobile phone manufacturers to discuss blocking software within cars. A recent report found the majority of the public would back such a move, with many […]

Uber returns to Spain

Uber’s expansion is continuing apace despite setbacks, with the announcement that it’s launched its first fleet of electric cars in Madrid. The ride hailing first launched in Spain in 2014 […]

Honda and Waymo in talks

Honda is in discussions to supply vehicles to Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Waymo only became an independent company a week ago but the deal continues the trend of carmakers […]