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UK car buyers not influenced by Brexit

Brexit has had virtually no impact on the car buying public in the UK, according to a new study. Consumer research undertaken by Motors.co.uk found that only three per cent […]

ITB embraces new mobile legislation

Insure The Box is embracing the latest government announcement for stricter penalties for drivers caught using a mobile phone at the wheel. In particular, the global telematics pioneer, which focuses […]

Nationwide hoping for Twickenham triumph

Three Nationwide managers are crossing their fingers after being named among the finalists of this year’s bodyshop Awards, taking place at Twickenham tomorrow evening. Mark Neat (Nationwide Nottingham), Graham Prew […]

Rise in premiums to continue

Car insurance premiums have risen 13% to an average of £788 in the last year. This follows a surge in costly claims, according to market research agency Consumer Intelligence, which […]

Kia commissions autonomous concerns

To celebrate its 25th anniversary in the UK, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has revealed findings from its report looking at the predicted motoring industry over the next 25 years. The […]

US DOT sets autonomous policy

The US Department of Transport (DOT) has unveiled the ‘world’s first autonomous vehicle policy’. The US federal government has stepped in to set some guidelines for ‘highly automated vehicles’ in […]

Covéa Insurance Receives Award for Community Aid

Covéa Insurance has been presented with a community award in recognition of the support it gave victims of last year’s winter floods. It received the award from Community Foundation for […]

IAM backs TISPOL safety campaign

IAM RoadSmart is supporting Project EDWARD, European Day Without a Road Death, in its goal of no deaths on European roads for the day (21 September 2016). Project EDWARD is […]

Infiniti adds InTouch Services

Infiniti will launch its new Infiniti InTouch Services with the new Q60 sports coupe, due on sale in European markets soon. Infiniti InTouch will manage over 250 programmable settings for […]

GEM: ‘A change of attitude’ needed

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed the government’s plan to introduce tougher penalties for using their mobile phones while driving, but doubts it will have the desired impact if there aren’t […]

Renault-Nissan eyes software developer

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is set to acquire the French software-development company Sylpheo to accelerate the expansion of its connected vehicle and mobility services programmes. Ogi Redzic, alliance senior vice president […]

Nissan names new MD

Nissan Europe has named Alex Smith as managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. Mr Smith, previously director, Volkswagen UK, takes over from James Wright, who has been appointed vice […]