As the motor finance industry begins to show signs of recovery, the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has published details of its planned activities to help lenders prepare for the challenges of 2010 and ensure the economic recovery is sustained. [...]

This year’s HRD Conference and Exhibition from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has been designed to help organisations build the skills that they need to deliver sustainable organisational performance. The conference programme offers a wide range of [...]

Carplus is pleased to announce that booking is now open for the Carplus Annual Conference 2010. The event will offer invaluable reflections, insights and predictions regarding the varied developments within the car clubs industry. Introduced by the Mayor of London, [...]

Manheim Auctions reports a very busy start to its light and heavy commercial vehicle sales in January despite challenges faced by buyers due to the inclement weather. In the first three weeks of the year auction halls experienced a 40% [...]

Legislation coming into force today will force UK drivers disqualified for serious motoring offences in Ireland to serve their full ban if they return to the UK. Similarly, disqualifications earned by Irish drivers in the UK will be recognised and [...]

There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. This is caused because the accelerator pedal mechanisms concerned may become worn. This [...]

Motability sales could provide dealers with a means to a “soft landing” in new car sales when funding for the scrappage scheme ends next month, says motor industry consultancy Network Automotive. The company, which provides practical help and advice to [...]

What Car? has named Mercedes-Benz the winner of its 2010 prize for best safety innovation for the ATTENTION ASSIST feature, which is designed to combat overtiredness in drivers – one of the most frequent causes of accidents. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class [...]

Langdon Industries, a logistics service provider specialising in temperature controlled deliveries to wholesalers, food service depots and manufacturing locations throughout the UK, has upgraded its trailer fleet with the acquisition of 10 new dual temperature controlled trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. [...]

A Highways Agency Traffic Officer from the West Midlands was recognised by the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) at an awards ceremony on Tuesday. Traffic Officer Graham Freeth received the ‘Quality Achiever Award’ in recognition of his work to develop [...]