Buses, coaches and minibuses in reverse – SMMT
Sales of new buses, coaches and minibuses fell 17% to 1,965 units in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline […]
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Dean Gawthrope ARC joins Fix Auto UK network
Pontefract-based of Dean Gawthrope ARC has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto Pontefract. Owner Dean Gawthrope nearly joined the network in 2018 but […]
Consumer car finance market returns to growth
New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association have revealed strong growth in the value and volumes of consumer car finance. It found that consumer car finance new business volumes […]
TfL confirms congestion charge for electric vehicles
Transport for London has confirmed that electric vehicles will be subject to the congestion charge from next year. It has announced that the congestion charge will rise from £15 to […]
SMMT warns car sales could be hit by ‘double whammy’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned that new and used car sales could be hit by ‘double whammy’ in the Autumn Budget. It has said that ending […]
Flooded roads a safety risk, warns The AA
Around a third of drivers say flooded roads pose a significant safety risk with drainage on local streets unable to cope with heavy rainfall. in the UK say that road […]
Used car market remains robust in October
Older models drove resilience in the used car market in October, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor. Setting the pace, Vauxhall secured two of the top 10 positions […]
Core Diagnostics expands ADAS calibrations service in France
Core Diagnostics has agreed an ADAS calibrations partnership with French glass replacement specialist 123 Pare-Brise. The deal with one of France’s largest glass replacement networks represents a significant expansion of […]
Ian Budsworth joins Credit Hire Organisation board
Auto Claims Assist managing director Ian Budsworth has joined the supervisory board of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO). The CHO is the trade body for the UK credit hire industry. […]
Scrapping ECOS would slow EV uptake, warns NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP not to scrap the Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS) in the Autumn Budget. It has said the proposed […]
HMG Paints secures ISO 14001 certification
Independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints has underlined its commitment to sustainability by achieving ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an […]
Car running costs are too expensive for a third of drivers
New research has revealed that a third of drivers need financial support from their parents to manage car running costs. Auto Trader surveyed more than 2,000 drivers and found that […]