Cybercrime insurance payouts surge by 230%
The Association of British Insurers has revealed it paid out £197m to businesses affected by cybercrime in 2024. This is £138m more than in 2023 and represents a 230% year-on-year […]
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Scrapping ECOS would inflict ‘substantial damage’, warns SMMT
The government has been warned against scrapping the Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) and introducing pay-per-mile tax in its Autumn Budget. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported […]
Robust used car market can withstand Autumn Budget
Auto Trader is predicting that the Autumn Budget will have little impact on the used car market, with consumers making any necessary cuts in other areas. Although economic indicators remain […]
ARIES standard secures widespread industry support
More than half of repairers have signed up to ARIES (Automotive Repair Industry Environmental Standard) since it was introduced in the summer. The new standard has been designed to succeed […]
Vehicle claims costs revealed in new WSG data
New data has revealed that average vehicle claims costs have risen to £621 this year, driven partly by the greater level of technology built into modern cars. This is according […]
Vehicle supply issues still impacting fleets
More than two thirds of fleets (68%) say ongoing vehicle supply issues are still disrupting daily operations. This is according to a survey of more than 400 fleet manager carried […]
British Franchise Awards triumph for Revive! duo
Revive! Gloucester & Bristol Central owners Jai and Reena Patel won the Highly Commended award in the Dynamic Duo category at the 2025 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. On […]
Ghost brokers cost young drivers £2,000
Young drivers who buy fake insurance policies from ghost brokers lose an average of £2,000, according to Aviva. Its data has found that ghost brokers are increasingly targeting drivers aged […]
BookMyGarage unveils new, improved Accelerate package
BookMyGarage has relaunched its Accelerate package for its repair partners with a wide range of major enhancements. Accelerate is a premium package designed to support business growth through digital marketing, […]
Demand for camera calibrations surges at A1 ADAS Group
A1 ADAS Group has reported a surge in demand for 360-degree surround-view camera calibrations. Its dedicated Norwich-based site is now carrying out these calibrations daily for dealers, bodyshops and repairers […]
Pay-per-mile car tax on EVs a ‘strategic mistake’
The government has been urged to ‘tread carefully’ if it presses forward with plans to impose a pay-per-mile car tax on electric vehicle drivers. It’s been reported that a new […]
Guaranteed Asset Protection claims spike 37%
New data has revealed that average Guaranteed Asset Protection claims has risen by 37% in the last 12 months. According to MotorEasy, payouts in the first nine months of the […]