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Comparison tools under the spotlight

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today launching a study into digital comparison tools (DTC) such as comparison websites and apps. It will consider how to maximise the potential […]

Awards night for Cambridgeshire firm

Revive! East Anglia will find out tonight if it’s been awarded the Customer Service accolade at the 2016 BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards. The Cambridgeshire-based smart repair business […]

Audatex to partner AutoRaise charity

Industry charity AutoRaise has announced that it’s signed up Audatex as a Platinum Partner. AutoRaise is working closely with key players in the automotive industry to address the acute skills […]

Fix Auto move saves 25 jobs

The Fix Auto franchise is increasing with the launch of Fix Hertford, saving 25 jobs in the process. Marshall Panel Craft was in the hands of the liquidators when Matthew […]

AA insurance revenues flatten out

The AA’s Insurance Services has reported a seven per cent drop in motor insurance policies in the first half of 2016 compared to 12 months ago. It said this was […]

‘We’ve never looked back’

UK motor retailer JCT600, has retained Accident Exchange as its accident management provider, extending its 11-year relationship. The accident management program will continue to operate on all 50 JCT600 sites […]

SMMT calls for ‘soft’ Brexit

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned the government to expect job losses in the industry if Britain negotiates a ‘hard’ Brexit and leaves the single market. […]

Seeing is believing for SKODA

CitNOW has completed a training roadshow to help 735 technicians at 117 SKODA retailer sites make the most of its video technology. The initiative mirrors a similar project undertaken by […]

Driver blames software for Tesla smash

A Florida driver has blamed Tesla’s Autopilot software for a crash which saw her Model S accelerate through the front window of a gym. The Model S was self-parking outside […]

Police unable to answer the call

Although using a phone while driving is at ‘epidemic’ levels according to experts, the number of drivers caught by police has nearly halved in the last five years. According to […]

Mountjoy nearly doubles CV fleet

A large provider of building and maintenance support services in southern England has significantly increased its fleet by taking on 130 vehicles from Volkswagen. Portsmouth-based Mountjoy’s fleet now includes 110 […]

Cambridge goes electric

Cambridgeshire has embraced electric cars to the tune of a 40-fold increase in four years. Figures from the DVLA show that from a base of just 20 fully electric or […]