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Tag: Automotive

Leaving the European automotive supply chain would be a disaster

June 28, 2018

By Staff writer

The cars exported by Britain rely on many specialist European suppliers. How will Brexit affect the automotive supply chain and UK businesses in the sector” Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) group director Duncan Brock writes.

These sectors are in need of your investment

October 12, 2017

By Staff writer

While technology may be grabbing the headlines and column inches at present, there are plenty of investment opportunities in other sectors.

Suit inspired by Alfa Romeo Giulietta can withstand British weather

June 27, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is considered so fashionable, the Italian car manufacturer has aligned with British tailor Hawes & Curtis for the launch of an all-weather suit that can withstand the UK climate.

Never mind politics, the motoring sector will see major change this year

February 16, 2017

By Staff writer

This year will be one of history’s most intriguing politically, with a wildcard in Donald Trump running the White House and Theresa May bounding towards Brexit, but the motoring sector”for SMEs and larger firms is also set to undergo significant shifts.

Automotive finance can’t afford to ignore the fintech revolution

November 24, 2016

By Staff writer

Fintech’s dramatic impact and the constant march of innovation has overhauled nearly all aspects of the sector, from accountancy to investment banking as well as automotive finance.

Jaguar Land Rover takes entrepreneurial route on business growth roadmap

October 14, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Despite its omnipotence, Jaguar Land Rover recognised the power of SMEs and launched internal startup hub InMotion. Real Business sat down with the man that convinced the corporate firm to let him behind the wheel of the new entrepreneurial vehicle.

New country export series: The Mexican export market offers an exciting opportunity

October 11, 2016

By Staff writer

Mauricio Munguia, head of Latin America Desk at Santander UK, gives his views on the main opportunities and challenges that the Mexican export?market offers.

Carwow: A car buying platform making showrooms and haggling a thing of the past

February 23, 2016

By Fred Heritage

London-based digital startup Carwow recently celebrated reaching one million online users, just weeks after picking up a venture capital investment worth £12.5m. Real Business spoke with one of the co-founders of the innovative auto-buying platform, James Hind, about becoming a digital car dealer.

The SME thats offering drivers and fleet managers a solution to a perennial problem

October 26, 2015

By Simon Brooke

Innovative technology often takes a long time to get off the ground. Having spent years developing a new approach to testing tyre pressures, WheelRight is starting to gather momentum and attracting the attention of a number of major industry players.

Car repair marketplace WhoCanFixMyCar.com fuelled with funding from ex-AA chairman

August 10, 2015

By Zen Terrelonge

WhoCanFixMyCar.com started the year by being named in Real Business’ Everline Future 50 2015, and the online marketplace for car repairs has gone on to win investment from vehicle industry veteran Trevor Chinn and Active Private Equity.

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