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The Splice is right

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have won research funding worth £250,000 from Innovate UK for a project that will put a polymer spring into vehicle fuel efficiency. […]

The secrets of HID revealed

Fitting High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs remains a concern for those working in the aftermarket sector, with many mechanics admitting they’re still nervous about fitting them. Ring, the leading supplier […]

Hydrogen truck to make a splash

The first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck cab has been unveiled in the US. The Nikola Motor Company’s Nikola One was revealed at the firm’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, […]

FCA program ‘first of its kind’

FCA Automotive Services (FCAAS) has gained IMI accreditation for its own finance training program. The financial unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has become the first captive finance company to receive […]

Is your car winter-ready?

Euro Car Parts has compiled a list of eight handy hints to help drivers ensure their vehicles are winter ready. According to IAM RoadSmart, drivers are 11% more likely to […]

The camera doesn’t lie

Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) has urged Highways England to retain CCTV footage for longer than seven days in the event of an accident. Highways England’s National Control Centre’s CCTV […]

BSI: system error to blame

BSI has issued a statement clarifying the price increase for its BS10125 certification and Kitemark licence fees should be no more than £40. The move comes following the standards institute […]

Disruptive triangle promises opportunity

A ‘disruptive triangle’ of technologies promises opportunity to improve the quality of life for billions, according to Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. According to the Nissan chief, the disruptive […]

SEAT scans reach one million

Every year a million CT scans and X-rays are carried out at the quality department of SEAT to verify the condition of the materials. According to materials engineer at SEAT, […]

Autoinform Live backs BEN

Autoinform Live has helped raise £1,800 for automotive industry charity BEN during its evening gala dinner. With raffle tickets on sale throughout the first day of what it has labelled […]

Research highlights lack of trust

New research from MyCarNeedsA.com has revealed almost 50% of motorists worry they will be overcharged for work by a garage that they have not used before. The survey examined motorists’ […]

AW at the double

AW Repair Group has added to its list of vehicle manufacturer approvals. Honda and Hyundai are the latest brands to join the group’s portfolio, which now lists more than 10 […]