Used car market enjoys strong start
The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]
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Industry mourns sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom
Morelli Group has announced the sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom, a colleague and friend to many people within our industry. He lost his battle with cancer on 5 May, surrounded […]
Agile adopts Audatex data
Audatex, a Solera company, has announced that insurtech Agile Developments is launching a new Agile Claim that will leverage Audatex data to help predict if a vehicle is repairable or […]
SsangYong widens Wales footprint
SsangYong Motors UK has announced that Wales-based Cawdor Cars has joined its dealer network with immediate effect. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motor UK, said: “We are delighted to […]
Carlac signs up to School of Thought
Automotive supplier Carlac has become a corporate partner of The School of Thought. The School of Thought’s single goal is to secure and attract the industry’s workforce of tomorrow through […]
Ben launches new loneliness initiative
Automotive charity Ben is marking the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week by shining a light on loneliness. It has said that, following two years of disruption and periods of […]
Used car prices levelling off
The average price of a used car increased by 32.2% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Although it marks the 25th month of consecutive […]
Average premiums lowest for seven years
The average price paid for motor insurance in the first quarter of 2022 fell by five per cent to its lowest level in nearly seven years. According to the Association of […]
Fuel prices settle in April
Fuel prices eased slightly in April, after three months of continuous rises. According to RAC Fuel Watch data, the average price of petrol dropped by 0.5p to 162.75p a litre over […]
Congestion clogging up local roads
More than half of adults in the UK believe there is too much traffic congestion in their local area. A new opinion poll carried out Ipsos and reported in TransportXtra […]
AX Automotive names new MD
Scott Hamilton-Cooper has been appointed managing director of AX Automotive, the accident assistance and aftercare division of AX. Stepping up from his role as director of sales and operations, he […]
LCV registrations hit by supply chain shortages
UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined to 21,597 units in April, down 29.1% year-on-year. This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
