LCV market put into reverse in July
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined for the first month since December 2020 in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations fell 14.8%, with supply […]
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asTech to sponsor green award
asTech has announced it will sponsor the Outstanding Support for Bodyshops category in the NBRA Greener Bodyshops Awards. Richard Taylor, asTech European business development director, said: “Our sponsorship of the […]
Supply shortages slow new registrations
July’s new car registrations fell by 29.5% to 123,296 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was artificially heightened by […]
SsangYong expands dealer footprint
SsangYong Motors has added Livingstone Motor Group in Hull to its approved dealer network. Andrew Iveson, director for the group, said: “We have been a main Mitsubishi dealership for 30 […]
Vauxhall leads electric LCV sales
New figures have identified Vauxhall as the UK’s the best-selling electric light commercial vehicle manufacturer. According to the latest sales and registrations figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
Motor insurance sinks to five-year low
Motor insurance is at a five-year low, according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. It found that for the second quarter of the year the average price paid […]
Research reveals UK collision stats
New research has revealed that accident frequency is greater in urban areas than rural, but the intensity of accidents is not as severe. The study, conducted by Moneybarn, also identified […]
Covid puts focus on digital promotion
New research has underlined how important an online presence is for generating new business in the automotive industry. A study carried out by Yell has identified a change in attitude […]
Commercial vehicles drive up traffic levels
Traffic levels in July matched those in July 2020, although the type of vehicles on the roads has changed. According to the Department for Transport, light commercial vehicle levels were […]
Chip shortage could overshadow Covid
The global semiconductor shortage could have a greater impact on the automotive industry than the Covid-19 pandemic. That is the view of founder and CEO of software provider VNC Automotive, […]
Ben serves up Big Breakfast fundraiser
Automotive industry charity Ben has announced the launch of its first ever Big Breakfast fundraiser, in support of World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The event runs for a […]
Consumer demand shifts to new vehicles
Enquiries for new vehicles increased by 20% in July compared the same month last year, while orders rose 11.4%. This is according to Dealerweb, which also found that the cooling […]
