Alan Feldberg

Car sales up for 22nd straight month

The UK new car market recorded growth for the 22nd month in a row in June as registrations rose 1.7% to 147,678 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

CarComm Coachworks secures BSI certification

Ashford-based commercial vehicle repair centre CarComm Coachworks has announced it has achieved the new BS10125:2022 standard. The updated standard applies to the entire automotive service, vehicle damage repair process, and specification. It […]

UK diesel prices top European charts

Diesel prices in the UK are now more expensive than anywhere else in Europe. According to new data from the RAC, the average price per litre is 155p, which is […]

IAAF calls for ‘smart regulation’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice […]

Covid cars causing valuation issues, says VRA

Covid cars, models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications, are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). […]

NFDA unveils General Election manifesto

The National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) has this morning unveiled its new General Election manifesto which sets out how it believes the next government can support the automotive retail industry. […]

Used EV numbers hit new high

The number of electric vehicles stocked by used car dealerships reached a new record high last month. Analysis from digital marketplace Motors found that alternative fuelled cars made up around […]