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New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]

More than seven in 10 drivers say they’ve experienced a near miss while driving, with most motorists having three close calls every year. The survey of 2,000 motorists was carried […]

A new report has revealed that the rapid uptake of electric vehicles is leaving the collision repair sector behind. The study warned that key gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and […]

New data has revealed that fuel prices rose during November at their fastest rate since April last year. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol pump prices went up 2.17p last […]

Electric vehicles and hybrids accounted for almost a fifth of all used cars stocked by dealers in November. This represents a new high for alternatively fuelled cars, according to MOTORS […]

Ford repairers will be able to offer customers more accurate quotes and quicker repairs following a data agreement between Ford Motor Company and Digital INNK. The agreement will connect Ford […]

Bodyshop Magazine has confirmed that next year’s edition of its hugely popular Bodyshop Awards 2026 will return to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and will be moving one week earlier […]

The National Body Repair Association has issued an urgent response to the Autumn Budget, warning it could create a financial emergency for the repair sector. Martyn Rowley, executive director of […]

New analysis by Auto Trader is predicting that 2026 car sales in the UK will return to pre-pandemic levels. It expects sales of 9.8 million this year to increase to […]

New research suggests high premiums are forcing young drivers to take telematics-based insurance and creating a lifetime of resistance against the technology. Analysis of 6,868 insurance quotes in November found […]

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions is celebrating the 15th anniversary under the leadership of managing director Alex Wright. Since acquiring the business he has transformed SVA from a local auction selling a […]

Autotech Group has been named Best Specialist Recruitment Company at the prestigious Global Recruiter Awards 2025. The Global Recruiter Awards celebrate excellence across the global recruitment industry, recognising organisations that […]