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Turbines turn up EV race

Techrules, a Beijing-based automotive research and development company, has appointed design and engineering partners to assist with the development and production of its advanced turbine-recharging electric supercar. Techrules’ Turbine-Recharging Electric […]

Brits lose 37m days in mechanic search

New research by online car repair marketplace, ClickMechanic, has revealed that every year Brits lose 893,461,500 hours – that’s more than 37 million days – trying to find a garage […]

Business owner hands over keys

A highly successful and globally renowned classic car restoration company in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, which last year turned over £5.2 million, has been given to the staff by its owner. Classic […]

Nissan in 3D world first

Nissan has created the world’s largest sculpture using innovative 3Doodler 3D pen technology, drawing a stunning full-sized replica of the new Qashqai Black Edition to celebrate the car’s launch. The […]

CarFest 2016 – a perfect 10

CarFest reached double figures with its 10th fun-filled, adrenaline-fuelled festival taking place at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend (26-28 August). Since its inauguration five […]

Trailblazers available for review

The proposed Paint, Panel and Mechanical Trailblazer apprenticeship standards are now available for review. Developed by the Collision Repair Sector Trailblazer Group, the three ‘single skill’ disciplines have been agreed […]

Retail demand supports used values

Strong retail demand has supported used values in August with a reduction of 0.7% at the three-years and 60,000 miles, according to cap hpi. The automotive data experts suggest the […]

MG welcomes engineering interns

MG Motor UK has accepted seven new students onto its acclaimed Automotive Engineering Internship programme for 2016/17. Open to all undergraduates taking relevant degrees within the engineering field, the initiative […]

Cities head for Cenex

Some of the cities who recently won a shared £40 million in the government’s ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ scheme, will be exhibiting at LCV2016. The dedicated Go Ultra Low City […]

Apprenticeship reforms ‘potential disaster’

IMI chief, Steve Nash claims the piecemeal approach of government apprenticeship reforms is a ‘potential disaster’ for the motor industry. As a result, IMI is urging ministers to undertake a […]

Circle achieves delivery milestone   

Circle Leasing has delivered its 100,000th vehicle – a milestone in the company’s 14 year history. The 100,000th vehicle has been leased by NCR Bodyshops, with whom Circle has worked […]

AGM: maintenance is best

Keeping spraybooth equipment in a good working condition is imperative to ensure continuous and reliable operation advises AGM. According to spraybooth maintenance service provider, AGM a regular service and maintenance […]