Used electric vehicles outperform market average
Data from cap hpi has revealed that electric vehicles were the top-performing fuel type in September. This uptick follows 24 consecutive months of depreciation which has resulted in a fall […]
Alan Feldberg
Motor insurance fraud drives £1.1bn worth of fake claims
Motor insurance fraud was the most common type of insurance fraud in the UK last year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers. It detected £1.1bn worth […]
Motor Ombudsman New Car Code celebrates two decades
The Motor Ombudsman is marking two decades since its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars received full ‘Stage Two’ approval from the former Office of Fair Trading (OFT). […]
Car insurance overhauled with new Vehicle Risk Rating scheme
Car insurance is set to be overhauled with a new ‘Vehicle Risk Rating’ scheme replacing traditional insurance group ratings for new cars. The new scheme came into effect for new […]
Copart unveils St Helens Operation Centre
Copart UK has opened a new Operation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside. The site is the fourth new Copart Operation Centre to open its doors in recent months, joining Corby, […]
Road fatalities fall according to latest government figures
Road fatalities in the UK fell last year, according to new figures from The Department for Transport (DfT). Data shows that there were 1,624 fatalities on the roads in Great […]
CMA reports rise in headlight-related claims
Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has highlighted a worrying rise in headlight-related claims. These include dazzling incidents and an emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’. […]
Hybrid demand four times higher than pure electrics
A survey of over 11,000 British motorists has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) are considering buying a hybrid vehicle compared to just seven per cent who intend to […]
Electric Vehicles UK formed to educate buyers
As electric vehicle sales to private buyers flag, a new body, Electric Vehicles UK, has been established to highlight the benefits of EVs while also addressing the potential challenges. Electric […]
Euro NCAP begins Truck Safe programme tests
Testing has begun on Euro NCAP’s Truck Safe programme. The new initiative has been introduced to improve road safety and address the disproportionate number of truck fatalities in Europe, where […]
NFU highlights cost of test drive accidents for dealerships
New research has revealed that dealerships pay an average of £8,185 every year for repairs to cars damaged during test drives. According to a study carried out by NFU Mutual, […]
Electric car drivers warned of rising vehicle tax bills
Electric car drivers are facing new vehicle tax regulations that could cost them £600 next year. Currently, most EVs are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty, but the DVLA has said […]