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Mixed statement for SMMT

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, has expressed a mixed response to the chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn Statement. The SMMT chief executive said, ‘SMMT welcomes the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure […]

IPT increase hits young drivers

Following yesterday’s Autumn Statement, Insure The Box has called for the government to stop increasing the cost burden on young drivers via increased rises in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). Charlotte […]

Brake goes interactive

Brake, the road safety charity, has produced two free interactive resources for Road Safety Week (21– 27 November 2016), to support this year’s ‘Make the Brake Pledge’ theme. Developed with […]

Autumn statement ‘welcomed’

Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement as chancellor has been welcomed by RMI Bodyshops. As expected, the chancellor committed to reforms to compensation for whiplash in a bid to cut the […]

Giulia takes body design award

Alfa Romeo’s Giulia has been awarded the EuroCarBody 2016 title, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for body design organised by Automotive Circle International. Open to all car makers, […]

Nissan named as bright spark

Nissan has been named Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year for the second year running by GreenFleet. The brand was recognised once again for its leadership of the electric vehicle […]

Automechanika countdown is on

The countdown to the opening of Automechanika Birmingham 2017 is on, with online registration available from January. The event offers key networking opportunities for all automotive industry professionals, hosting over […]

Tiredness – an accident waiting to happen

In Great Britain alone, there were over 185,010 road traffic injuries and fatalities (year ending June 2016), yet nearly 139,000 could have been prevented if motorists were less distracted when […]

Volvo updates 90 Series

Volvo Cars has made several important updates to its 90 series cars, delivering new safety, powertrain and connectivity options. For the Swedish and Norwegian markets, Volvo Cars has applied its […]

GVE creates supercar concierge

With the new addition of a premier, purpose-built detailing centre, GVE London has become the UK’s first full-service independent supercar showroom. Operating from ‘world-class’ facilities in Uxbridge, the 20,000sqft showroom […]

Mitsubishi revamps used car programme

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, together with Allianz Global Assistance UK, has re-launched its Used Car Programme. The revamp is designed to offer customers increased roadside assistance and warranty protection, […]

Exposure mounts on accident scams

The managing director of Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), Philip Swift, a former police detective, has provided expert insight for a TV exposé on the scam known as ‘cash for […]