Car registrations down again in July
UK new car registrations fell by nine per cent to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]
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Used car demand still inflating prices
The average price of a used car has risen 19.5% in the last year. According to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, which is based on analysis of […]
EV services cheaper and quicker
New data has found that servicing an electric vehicle is about 22% cheaper than an average internal combustion engine. Much of these savings are a result of reduced labour times, […]
Cars still seen as a status symbol
A new survey suggests that drivers still see their car as a status symbol – and this is not just restricted to older drivers. According to a survey of 2,000 […]
Steve Hoe lands top BRIT role
Steve Hoe has replaced Christine Maskell as chair of BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer). BRIT is the group formed by the merging of the AutoRaise and Collision Repair Sector Group […]
Eurorepar to host digital webinar
Eurorepar Car Service is hosting a free webinar examining the challenges facing the owners in the automotive aftermarket, and providing invaluable advice from its team of experts. The webinar, entitled […]
Cazoo announces record results
Cazoo has announced record revenues of £333m for the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 145% year-on-year. Meanwhile, vehicles sales were also up, 124% to 23,955. Alex Chesterman OBE, […]
Volvo announces key appointments
Volvo UK has announced two senior management team appointments, with Nicole Melillo Shaw named commercial operations director and Ben Roth new consumer director. Melillo was previously consumer director, while Ben […]
Toyota considers UK manufacturing future
Toyota could close its manufacturing sites in the UK if the government presses ahead with proposals to include hybrid models in its 2030 ban. The government has announced it will […]
Copart celebrates first Academy graduate
Copart is celebrating its first Driver Academy graduate. Luke Geach from its Bristol Operation Centre has become the first driver to complete the training. He joined the company in March as […]
Supermarkets keeping fuel prices ‘artificially high’
RAC data has found that although supermarkets are reducing the cost of petrol and diesel, the cuts have not happened fast enough and do not go far enough. Despite wholesale […]
ULEZ expansion falling short of emissions targets
The introduction and expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London has failed to reduce carbon emissions as much as hoped. According to a new report from Transport for […]
