Category Archives: Useful Information

Approved Garage roadshow a success says Groupauto

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

Groupauto says its Approved Garages roadshow tour of the UK has been a resounding success. The tour aimed to showcase the opportunities available to garages through the Motor Code for Service and Repair backed scheme.

train derails in Alabama Crude oil tank cars ablaze

Smoke rises from a number of cars that derailed and exploded from a train carrying crude oil in Alabama

Smoke rises from a number of cars that derailed and exploded from a train carrying crude oil in Aliceville, in western Alabama, early November 8, 2013, as pictured in this still image taken from video courtesy of WBMA/abc3340.com.

Volvo CEO says Europe production footprint safe

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

Volvo CEO Samuelsson: “We are flexible enough to cope with the slightly lower volumes [in Europe] right now.” He says the company’s car production footprint in Europe is safe despite the region’s chronic overcapacity.

61,000 VW Tiguans probed by U.S. NHTSA over lighting issue

61,000 VW Tiguans probed by U.S. NHTSA over lighting issue

U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into an estimated 61,000 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs in the United States after receiving complaints about the loss of exterior lighting.

Experts claim options exist to aftermarket Telematics challenges

Experts claim options exist to aftermarket Telematics challenges

One of the best attended educational sessions during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo at the Sands Expo Center was the update on telematics, a standing-room-only meeting. Automakers stumble in efforts to use telematics as a competitive advantage.