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Sotiris Kanaris

DWF launches technology-driven subsidiary 15squared

UK law firm DWF has launched wholly owned subsidiary 15squared, with the aim of developing and selling technology-driven products to clients.

More than 7m cars sold across EU in H1 2015

Passenger car registrations in the EU reached 7,169,984 in the first six months of 2015, up 8.2% year-on-year, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).

UK plug-in car registrations exceed 2014 total in six months

Electric car registrations reached 14,586 in the first six months of 2015, surpassing last year’s annual total, an analysis from Go Ultra Low revealed.

Rocket Fuel: online ads referring to fuel efficiency and safety prove successful

Online advertising campaigns of the automotive industry with references to fuel consumption and safety proved 246% more effective than the industry average, research by marketing technology firm Rocket Fuel has found.

Glass’s: Three electric cars among worst first year depreciators

Three electric vehicles (EV) were among the ten worst first year depreciators, according to vehicle data provider Glass’s.

Carfinance247 records turnover of nearly £10m

Online car finance broker Carfinance247 recorded a turnover of £9.9m for the year ending June 2015. Their turnover nearly quadrupled compared to the previous year, when it stood at £2.6m.

ACEA revises forecast for 2015 EU cars sales growth to 5%

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has revised its forecast for car registrations growth for 2015 up from 2% to 5%.

New management at RAC Cars as Keane steps down

Online retailer RAC Cars has appointed a new management team, following the departure of chairman Rupert Keane last week.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK appoints new national fleet manager

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK has appointed Tracey Perry as its national fleet manager, replacing Alastair Hemmings.

Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co joins forces with Gowlings

UK based law firm Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG) and Canadian law firm Gowlings are joining forces to create a new international law firm called Gowling WLG. The new firm will take effect in January 2016.