NBRA secures training discounts for members
The NBRA has agreed training discounts for its members at a number of providers. The industry body hopes this will address the skills shortage in the sector, which is particularly […]
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Auto Trader report reveals substantial EV price barriers
A study commissioned by Auto Trader has found the price remains the main stumbling block to electric vehicle uptake among private buyers, with 87% refusing to pay more for an […]
AA poll finds 16% of drivers could be invalidating insurance
A poll carried out by the AA has revealed that 16% of drivers who use their personal cars for business trips have not told their insurers. A further six per […]
AFP platform could support fleets share EV charging
Fleet operators could share their electric vehicle charging facilities with other businesses through a new platform commissioned by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The proposal follows work undertaken by […]
Dangerous driving among young people on the rise
Young drivers aged between 17-25 account for 38% of all new dangerous driving endorsements despite making up just seven per cent of full licence holders. This is according to road […]
New cap hpi study debunks myths around EV write offs
A new study by automotive data experts at cap hpi has revealed that petrol and diesel cars are written off at twice the rate of fully electric vehicles. The study […]
Drivers consider new cars when repair costs top £772
New research has revealed the repair bill price point where drivers consider replacing their vehicle. According to a survey carried out by online marketplace CarGurus, motorists start seriously thinking about […]
BVRLA calls fall in used EV values ‘unsustainable’
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has warned that used electric vehicles are losing their values at a rate that is ‘unsustainable’ for fleet operators. It has said […]
UK government announces £88m green investment
The UK government has awarded £88m of funding to 46 innovative projects to support zero emission vehicle technologies. The investment is part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) Collaborative […]
LKQ deepens customer partnerships in 2024
LKQ has focused on strengthening partnerships and delivering on customer needs in the first nine months of the year. Top of its agenda in the first nine months of 2024 […]
IMI warns just 2% of vehicle techs are ADAS-qualified
New analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that just two per cent of technicians in the UK are qualified to work of vehicles with Advanced […]
New study highlights green gains of recycled parts
A new study has highlighted the environmental benefits of repairing vehicles with green parts sourced in the UK. Commissioned by VRA Certification in collaboration with IAA company SYNETIQ, ‘Repair, Reuse, […]
