Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world’s leading engineering teams, announced today that a new commissioned Forrester Consulting study has found that the majority (67%) of engineering leaders feel pressure to adopt AI, and those who have are more likely to achieve increased revenue, profitability and competitiveness for […]
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What’s the best age to learn to drive? Hint: it’s not 17…
For 120 years, it’s been a legal requirement to be over 17-years old when driving a car on public roads. When driving licences were first introduced in 1903, anyone aged 17 or older could apply – even though they didn’t need to take a test. However, one driving school is […]
Millennials are more likely to undertake minor car repairs than baby boomer generation according to eBay research
More than a quarter of millennials would undertake their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage, an eBay study has revealed. In contrast, just 18% of baby boomers are willing to get their hands dirty – they’re more likely to opt for help from […]
The future of the automotive industry
What does the future hold for the automotive industry? That’s the big question. There’s a lot going on for the automotive industry right now. Planning for the future in automotive is no easy task because there are many variables and a lot depends on Governmental directives, as well as what’s […]
The secret to passing your driving test quicker: Learning to drive before 17
It is said that the average learner driver at 17 needs 45 driving lessons to pass their test – at a cost of over £1,500. According to new research by the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, which questioned over 100 driving instructors, the average cost for an hour-long on-the-road lesson […]
Millennials are most image conscious generation of drivers, new study finds
Millennial drivers keep their cars cleaner than any other generation of motorists, new research from a leading car finance company has revealed. A study from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has shown that people aged 25-34 are more than three times as likely (22%) to wash their car on […]
Like it or loathe it, automotive subscription services are here to stay, says VNC Automotive
As car manufacturers increasingly turn to the controversial concept of subscription services, vehicle connectivity expert VNC Automotive questions whether consumers are as against the idea of subscribing to vehicle features as many believe. Consumers are no stranger to the subscription model, now firmly a part of daily life for many, […]
79 per cent of young drivers putting the brakes on vehicle maintenance as cost of living crisis bites
Drivers across the UK are putting off vital car safety checks to help save money as they battle the cost of living crisis – with younger drivers most likely to skip on important maintenance. New data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, shows that over […]
Stellantis Builds Global Network of Collaborative Projects to Foster Innovation Worldwide
Stellantis is collaborating with researchers, scientists and engineers around the world – one of the largest networks of cooperative innovation – to speed the development and implementation of ground-breaking technologies to help the Company deliver the goals of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, including reaching carbon net zero emissions […]
ABB survey reveals re-industrialization at risk from global “education gap” in automation
A global ABB survey has revealed a growing trend in US and European businesses towards re-shoring or nearshoring operations to build resilience in the face of global challenges – but at the same time, a significant education gap in the skills necessary for these strategies to succeed. “The world is […]