GENERAL Motors and Honda has announced a long-term agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies.

JAGUAR Land Rover has been named Responsible Business of the Year by Business in the Community.

The manufacturer collected the accolade at the BITC’s Responsible Business Awards last week.

Jaguar Land Rover received the award in recognition of its investment in UK jobs and facilities, improving its environmental performance and increasing the skills and education opportunities for young people and existing employees.

YOUNG drivers feel pressured into buying cheaper, older cars because they can’t afford to insure newer, safer models, according to a new survey of 1,300 drivers aged 17-24.

Nearly half – 41 per cent – of those surveyed by Alfa Romeo and Marmalade also think that being forced into less advanced vehicles is part of the reason that young people are involved in more motor accidents than any other age bracket.