Work-related stress impacting van driver safety
New research has revealed that work-related stress is lowering driving standards and making UK van and lorry drivers less safe on the road. According to a survey of 200 UK […]
Alan Feldberg
HGV sales down six per cent in last quarter
New figures have revealed that HGV sales fell by six per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2023. However, demand is still […]
Motor insurance premiums drop two per cent in quarter three
Motor insurance premiums fell two per cent in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers. This follows a two per cent […]
Used EV and hybrid prices tumble 16% in a year
New research has found that the price of the most popular used EVs and hybrids has fallen by 16% on average in the last year. According to research carried out […]
Leapmotor reveals plans for 50 UK sales sites
Leapmotor International expects to have a network of up to 50 retail sites in the UK by the end of the year. Leapmotor International is the joint venture between Stellantis […]
Ghost brokers targeting young drivers on social media
Ghost brokers are using social media to target young drivers with fake insurance policies, according to research carried out by Aviva. Its survey of 2,000 17-25 year-olds found that 30% […]
Fifth of vehicles damaged by potholes are written off
More than one in five vehicles damaged by potholes in the UK are written off, according to new research. Data released by Allianz has found that 21% of the insurance […]
Cap hpi promotes Hanlon to valuations team editor
Cap hpi has promoted Dionne Hanlon to senior editor of its commercial vehicles and motorcycles valuations team. She succeeds Julian Pullen, who has left the business. Hanlon has 20 years […]
RAC trials renewable HVO fuel in recovery trucks
The RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to reduce carbon […]
UK’s first EV battery recycling site unveiled
Altilium has unveiled a new state-of-the-art EV battery recycling plant in Plymouth. The cutting-edge 18,000-sqft facility, the first of its kind in the UK, will create a raft of new […]
NFDA welcomes growth of UK used car market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the UK’s used car market rose 4.3% in the third quarter of the year. The reported growth meant that […]
A third of parents committing motor insurance fraud
More than a third of UK parents are guilty of motor insurance fraud, according to new research by Co.Compare Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,705 drivers has revealed that 35% […]
