Drivers warned of MOT logjam
New research has warned that a staggering 4.3 million people could be driving illegally this autumn following the end of the MOT extension policy. Research by Kwik Fit, which has […]
Alan Feldberg
Engine production down 10%
UK engine production dropped 10.6% to 176,377 units in July. This is according to the SMMT, which found demand from home and international markets fell 16.6% and 6.5% respectively in […]
CV production records modest gains
UK commercial vehicle production grew 3.6% in July, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 5,234 commercial vehicles rolled off production […]
Xpress Centres announces new Enterprise partnership
Xpress Centres has announced an industry-first partnership with Enterprise to provide customers with an Enterprise Car Club vehicle while their own car is being repaired. The bodyshop group is replacing […]
UK manufacturing 20% down in July
UK car manufacturing fell 20.8% in July as 85,696 units rolled off production lines. This is according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that while […]
DVSA identifies UK’s top five MOT hotspots
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has identified the five postcodes where the average number of MOTs per test centre will be highest come November. This is based on […]
Lookers delays results for a fourth time
Lookers has delayed the publication of its annual results for a fourth time while investigations into its accounts continue. It said in March it had found ‘potentially fraudulent transactions.’ Investigations […]
Collaboration for the greater good
Two of the industry’s most respected training providers have agreed to collaborate to support the sector further as it recovers from the impacts of Covid-19. RWC Training and Auto-Motivate between […]
Used car market continues rising
Used car values have continued to rise throughout August, according to cap hpi. It found that values moved up by 0.2% at the three-year point, which equates to around £30 […]
Auto Trader marketplace sets new daily record
Auto Trader has just recorded the highest ever number of new car leads sent to retailers in a single day. It reported that on Tuesday, August 18 new car leads […]
Breakdowns surge by 160%
New research has found that breakdowns rose 160% from May to July. The figures have been released by the RAC and NFU Mutual, which suggest this rise could be down […]
Nearly 87% of drivers disregard speed limit
The number of accidents within 20 mph zones has increased by 148% in three years. This is according to new research by garage comparison site BookMyGarage. It found that just […]
