Swansea is home to the UK’s best drivers, with just 1.5 casualties per 10,000 people, according to analysis of Government data. Moneybarn crunched the statistics and also found there were just 2.57 speeding offences per 10,000 people in Wales second city. Ford is mulling over how many car segments it needs to be competing in as it looks for bigger profits in Europe, CEO Jim Farley said on the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 23 February
Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, has partnered with the AA as part of its commitment to offer comprehensive support to its customers. The AA partnership provides DFSK EC35 electric compact panel van owners a complimentary three-year roadside assistance package adding to the peace of mind already afforded by the vehicle’s impressive five-year/75,000-mile … [Read more...]
New online directory and resources for aftermarket sector
Organisers of Automechanika Birmingham have launched auto:resource, a new online directory and resources platform to inform, train and connect the UK automotive aftermarket. The comprehensive website, www.autoresource.co.uk, was created following extensive research conducted to over 12,000 automotive professionals, who made it clear there is a need to inform and connect the industry via one … [Read more...]
Greener cars and vans from bodyshops
The NBRA’s first Greener Bodyshop Awards ceremony will recognise vehicle body repairers in the industry who are committed to reducing their impact on the environment. This will be achieved by implementing measures for pollution and energy reduction”, says Chris Weeks, Director of the National Body Repair Association, the leading trade association for car body repairers in the UK. The event which … [Read more...]
New challenges for EV designers, engineers & repairers
New construction, propulsion and safety demands are testing engineers and designers. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the Global Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market reveals that increased adoption of high-performance products such as crash safety adhesives, liquid applied sound deadeners (LASD), advanced high-temperature-resistant silicones, and water-borne acrylics are expected … [Read more...]
Vehicle repairers least liked amongst traders, says poll
Customers hate dealing with car repair garages more than any other trade, according to warranty company, Warrantywise. The results of a survey showed that repair garages now beat estate agents into first place, with plumbers taking the third spot in the podium of pain. The survey of 1,320 people showed that customers felt baffled by technical jargon, so are worried about taking their car to … [Read more...]