Simon Wait

Renew MOT or risk fines

In the last five years, millions of drivers have risked a £1,000 fine because they have forgotten to renew their MOT certificates, according to new research from AA Cars, the […]

BMW faces lawsuit

German carmaker BMW faces a class-action lawsuit filed in a New Jersey court on Tuesday for alleged emissions cheating on diesel vehicles including its X5 and 330d models. ‘BMW’s representations were misleading […]

Vehicles rising in value

Analysis of the used car market by data experts at hpi shows that some vehicles are rising in value due to strong demand. A combination of factors including the efficiency […]

Drivers uncomfortable switching to EV

According to new research commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), 82% of drivers feel they don’t know enough about electric vehicles to wave goodbye to their petrol/diesel. […]

Inchcape partners with Alzheimer’s Society

Leading automotive retailer Inchcape UK has appointed Alzheimer’s Society as its new charity partner and has set its fundraising target at £50k in the first year. In a staff vote, […]

Reep comes to Dunsfold

The name Dunsfold Park immediately conjures up images of Top Gear, The Stig and amazing cars being pushed to their limits around the airfield’s race track.  It’s become synonymous with […]

hpi highlights hybrid hits

Automotive data experts hpi has revealed its best picks when considering a hybrid vehicle. The analysis looked at hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles at one year old and 10,000 miles. […]

Successful 2017 for VW

Volkswagen outperformed targets in 2017 selling 6.23 million vehicles and improving sales revenue to €80bn proclaiming it as ‘a successful financial year’. For the first time in five years, the […]

Call for traditional insurer boycott

Smartdriverclub Insurance is urging motorists to boycott traditional motor insurance and take advantage of the lower claims costs and lower premiums offered by usage based or black box insurance providers. […]

SMH appoints new head of inspections

SMH Fleet Solutions has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Mark Elliott as head of inspection services. In this position, based at the company’s new 40,000sqft £16m facility […]

Autofarm undertakes rare Porsche resto

After tracking down and acquiring what it claims as the last ever right-hand drive 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7, independent Porsche specialist Autofarm has started work on its restoration. The […]

More plaudits for Seat Ibiza

The Seat Ibiza has been named one of the top two cars in the prestigious Car of the Year 2018 awards. Announced in Geneva Motor Show, a panel of 60 […]