NaVCIS operation recovers 316 stolen vehicles
An operation by the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) recovered 316 stolen vehicles last week. The operation was conducted at nine UK ports, resulting in 180 arrests being made. […]
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Drink driving figures prompt calls for new measures
New figures have revealed the extent of drink driving in the UK, with 27,837 people convicted of the offense more than once over the 11 years leading up to 20 […]
RHCV acquires Renault Truck Commercials site
RHCV has expanded its footprint in the Midlands with the acquisition of a new dealership in Coventry. It has acquired the Renault Truck Commercials Coventry site for an undisclosed sum. The […]
Commercial vehicle sales rise despite EV falls
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations rose […]
VM electric vehicle discounts to reach £2bn this year
Vehicle manufacturers are on course to spend about £2bn on electric vehicle discounts this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This comes as they struggle to […]
ACG named among UK’s fastest growing companies
Accident Credit Group (ACG) will be included in this year’s UK Fast Growth Index after being recognised among the fastest-growing businesses in the country. The UK Fast Growth Index annually […]
Used car market tipped for downturn by VRA
The used car market could experience a sharp deterioration in the final three months of the year, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). It believes a downbeat Budget, falling […]
DVLA launches digital car tax service for UK drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a new car tax service supporting drivers who have lost their V5C log books. Previously, drivers without a log book would […]
Bad data costing dealerships time and money
Dealers are wasting time and missing out on potential revenue due to bad data such as incorrect customer details, according to new research. Data experts Auto Data Solutions (ADS) has […]
Electric vehicle repair costs 50% more than ICE models
New analysis has revealed that electric vehicle repair costs between 30% and 50% more than petrol or diesel models. Warranty Solutions Group analysed electric vehicle warranty claims for 2023/24. It […]
Aston Martin unveils expanded UK dealer network
Aston Martin is opening a series of new dealerships in the UK, starting with a new £10m investment in Birmingham. Supported by dealer partner Grange, part of the Cambria Automobiles […]
Fuel prices falling fast according to RAC
Fuel prices fell substantially in September, with average petrol and diesel prices down by 6.5p, according to data from RAF Fuel Watch. This represents the ninth largest monthly fall since […]
