Tag Archives: automotive

UK car finance continues to defy gravity.

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Household expenditure on vehicle ownership defied the negative narrative surrounding PCP car finance products with an increase of 47.7% in spending on “hire loan purchase agreements” during 2017. As the Office of National Statistics reported that total average weekly household … Continue reading →

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Commercial Fleet Awards: November 30th.

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

Commercial Fleet Awards 2017 return on the 30th November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. Following the success of moving the Commercial Fleet Awards to its prestigious new home, the Birmingham Hilton Metropole in 2016, the awards will return again … Continue reading →

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American and European Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers call for Free Trade and Harmonized Standards

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

 WASHINGTON, D.C., and BRUSSELS — In a joint statement released today, the American-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) voiced support for free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, … Continue reading →

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A third of drivers ignoring mobile phone rules.

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

Despite high profile government and police campaigns highlighting the dangers of using a mobile when driving, many motorists are still flouting the law and putting their lives, and those of other road users, at risk. A new study for Kwik … Continue reading →

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JLR boss says diesel debate is dominated by misinformation.

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

The UK boss of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is warning improvements in air quality could be delayed if the diesel debate continues to be dominated by misinformation. Speaking at the International Automotive Summit organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers … Continue reading →

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Gergely Raccuja wins Wolfson Economics Prize.

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

A recent graduate from UCL has won the £250,000 2017 Wolfson Economics Prize, for his answer to the question “How can we pay for better, safer, more reliable roads in a way that is fair to road users and good … Continue reading →

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Search begins for future female rising stars.

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

The UK automotive industry is on the search for the sector’s future leaders as the Great British Women in the Car Industry awards returns for a second year. As part of ongoing efforts to encourage more young people to join … Continue reading →

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