Used car prices hold firm in February – Auto Trader
Average used car prices held steady at £17,197 in February, according to the latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index. The data also revealed that cars took an average of 27 […]
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Drink-driving tests declining in England and Wales
The number of roadside drink-driving tests in England and Wales fell from 2023 to 2024, according to new figures. Home Office figures published in the Police Powers and Procedures report […]
Drive Motor Retail announces £2m redevelopment
Drive Motor Retail has announced a £2m redevelopment of its Darlington dealership which will transform the site into a multi-brand automotive hub. The first refurbishment in 20 years will bring […]
Repairers urged to act as SERMI deadline looms
Repairers who will need SERMI certification have been urged to begin the process immediately. SERMI will come into force in the UK on 1 April, limiting access to security-related vehicle […]
Automotive leaders facing acute challenges, warns report
A new report has exposed the challenges automotive leaders are facing during a period of rapid transition. Torque & Truth, published by Ennis & Co, has revealed that while automotive […]
Women of Automotive network launched to drive support
A new initiative, Women of Automotive, has been launched to create a supportive network for women in the industry. The initiative, which brings together women from workshops, bodyshops, dealerships, insurance, […]
AFP webinar to underline benefits of work experience
The Association of Fleet Professionals is hosting a webinar highlighting how work experience can attract new talent to the sector. Opening up Fleet Work Experience for Young People which will […]
CRASH Services marks four-day working week milestone
CRASH Services is marking the sixth anniversary of operating a four‑day working week. The company was one of the first businesses in Northern Ireland to introduce a four-day week with […]
Driving for pleasure still popular among UK motorists
Driving for pleasure is still a popular pastime in the UK, according to new research. Nearly three quarters (74%) of motorists questioned in March’s Startline Used Car Tracker said they […]
Car buyers undaunted by long drives for right model
New research has found that car buyers are prepared to drive nearly 50 miles to view the right vehicle. According to the latest Consumer Insight Panel carried out by MOTORS […]
Faulty washer jets account for 600 MOT failures a day
Faulty washer jets led to nearly 600 MOT failures every day last year, according to figures released by the DVSA. The data found that 216,388 cars failed their MOTs because […]
Automotive employers facing toughest skills challenge
New data has revealed that more than nine in 10 automotive employers say they are unable to find the skilled recruits they need. According to ManpowerGroup’s 2026 Talent Shortage Survey, […]