Creating the world's biggest electric car charging network

The British Government’s 25 million pound sterling ultra low carbon vehicle demonstrator scheme, which aims to accelerate a shift towards low-emissions motoring, will pave the way for the creation of the world’s biggest network of electric vehicle (EV) recharging stations. 

Mercedes-Benz reproduces 1930s transporter

During the 1930s, the Mercedes-Benz racing transporters certainly did their bit. They contributed to the success of the Silver Arrows by bringing the cars to the Grand Prix racetracks and acting as mobile workshops.

Change management of a different nature

Since Robert William Thomson patented the first pneumatic tyre in 1845, technicians have been hard at work to come up with machines to make the job of changing tyres easier. By Jenny Baker.

Green shoots show through the winter frost

While the new car market remains depressed and the used car market lifted only slightly in April some franchise dealerships and independent service centre are reporting an increase in the amount of servicing and repairs being carried out.

UK Citroën plug-in launched

The Electric Car Corporation (ECC) has announced the launch of the UK’s first four-seat all-electric production car.

Electronic management: time is money

Working with an electronic rather than a manual system to quote, bill, and receive payment from customers can impact positively on a workshop’s cash flow. By Jenny Baker.