Chinese cars flood UK market with 412,000 sales
New data has revealed that there are now more than 412,000 Chinese cars on UK roads. A report from Gecko Risk Insights found that 22,637 new Chinese models joined the […]
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First-year drivers twice as likely to make a collision claim
Drivers in their first year are more than twice as likely to make a collision claim compared to more experienced motorists. According to new research carried out by Aviva, 11% […]
ADAS calibrations up 30% in a year at Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has reported a 30% increase in ADAS calibrations in the last year. It has also seen windscreen replacements and repairs increase by seven per cent in the last […]
High fuel prices accelerating electric transition
RAC research has revealed that 30% of drivers are more likely to consider an electric car next due to continued high fuel prices. Fuel prices have softened in recent weeks […]
ZEV Mandate not as critical as consistency, warns Solera cap hpi
A consistent approach to electrification is more important than ZEV Mandate targets, according to Matt Freeman, managing consultant at Solera cap hpi. The government is expected to reduce the 2030 […]
Ben warns loneliness is a significant industry challenge
Automotive charity Ben is calling on the industry to come together to help prevent loneliness in the sector. Its latest insights found that 31% of automotive workers have experienced loneliness, […]
Accident-damaged vehicles lacking key salvage markers
Analysis from Solera cap hpi has revealed that a quarter of accident-damaged vehicles are missing salvage markers. This means that the history of used vehicles is not always visible. Introduced […]
SMMT renews calls for urgent ZEV Mandate review
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has again stressed the need for an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. It has argued that targets don’t cut emissions, electric vehicle […]
UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 hailed a huge success
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 has reported an 18% increase in attendance from 2024. It welcomed 6,098 garage, bodyshop and detailing business owners and senior technicians to the […]
New End-of-Life Vehicle regulations an industry opportunity
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has encouraged the industry to view new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations as a significant commercial opportunity. Many of the revisions will relate to Europe, but Silverlake expects […]
Unite warns that ZEV Mandate puts jobs at risk
The Unite union has warned that current ZEV Mandate targets are putting automotive jobs in the UK at risk. It believes existing targets are fundamentally flawed and called on the […]
Traditional workshops must evolve or die, warns Mahle
Traditional workshops risk being left behind by technology if they fail to evolve, Mahle has warned. It said bodyshop owners need to rethink what makes a successful workshop with a […]