Seven in 10 van drivers victims of theft
More than seven in 10 van drivers were victims of theft last year, with nearly half of that number targeted more than once in a 12-month period. NFU Mutual surveyed […]
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Commercial vehicle sales set new record – BCA
BCA has set a new commercial vehicle sales record, with more than 100,000 LCV units sold in 2024. The company sold more than 10,000 LCVs in October alone. Meanwhile, BCA […]
UK economy critical to increasing used car sales
New research suggests that dealerships believe the greatest boost for used car sales in 2025 would be a stronger UK economy. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker polled 329 consumers and […]
BYD fastest selling brand with 658% UK growth
BYD was the fastest selling car brand in the UK last year as it saw sales volumes surge by 658% during 2024. The Chinese brand – Build Your Dreams – […]
Commercial vehicle production hits 16-year high in 2024
UK commercial vehicle production grew by four per cent in 2024 to reach its highest level in 16 years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 125,649 vans, […]
Chinese car brands gain influence as EV sales wane
A new report by Jato Dynamics has revealed that the European new car market grew by 0.9% to 12,909,741 units last year, driven by sales from Chinese car brands. However, […]
Affordable Chinese EVs winning over young drivers
Affordable Chinese EVs are proving increasingly popular among UK drivers, with four in 10 saying they would consider buying a Chinese car. That percentage rises to 57% among drivers aged […]
Charles Trent B2B Parts Portal supports green parts supply
A new Charles Trent B2B Parts Portal has been developed to enhance the supply of high-quality green parts for bodyshops, repair networks and insurers. The portal provides instant access to […]
UK vehicle production suffers 2024 decline – SMMT
UK vehicle production fell by 11.8% last year with a total of 905,233 units produced, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 779,584 cars […]
Copart becomes Carbon Literacy Project Silver Partner
Copart UK has announced it has become a Silver Partner of the The Carbon Literacy Project. The Carbon Literacy Project’s Partner Scheme allows organisations like Copart to provide the financial […]
Strong start to 2025 for used car market, reports cap hpi
The Used car market enjoyed strong growth in January, with cap hpi predicting the momentum will continue through February and March. At the one-year mark values declined by of 0.3%, […]
Government rules out Graduated Driving Licences
The UK government has ruled out introducing graduated driving licences for young drivers, despite pressure from a number of road safety bodies. Speaking during a parliamentary debate this week, future […]
