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Lithium-ion battery fires in EVs up by 77%

Lithium-ion battery fires surged by 93% from 2022 to 2024, according to data released by QBE Insurance. It found that fires involving electric cars rose from 131 to 232, or […]

Ghost broker scams up 52%, warns IFB

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has reported a 52% rise in ghost broker scams in the last two years, with young drivers the primary targets. Ghost brokers sell fake insurance policies […]

Oxa and Bradshaw EV announce autonomous vehicle collaboration

Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has announced a new partnership with Bradshaw EV, which develops industrial electric vehicles. The collaboration will see Oxa’s self-driving software, Oxa Driver, integrated with vehicles […]

Top tips on apprenticeship engagement

Apprenticeship Central has offered businesses in the automotive industry top tips on how to improve apprenticeship engagement. Apprentices can play a key role in securing a pipeline of future talent […]

National Paint Championships finalists announced

Automechanika Birmingham has revealed its shortlist of finalists for the National Paint Championships 2025. Following a competitive round of entries, eight paint technicians have been selected to showcase their creativity […]

Automotive working patterns returning to tradition

A new report by Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has identified a shift back towards traditional, office-based automotive working patterns. According to the first quarterly recruitment of the year published by […]

Automechanika Birmingham announces speaker agenda

Automechanika Birmingham 2025 has revealed the official speaker agenda for the event, which takes place at NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June. The leading automotive trade show will deliver over 150 […]

Phone addiction laid bare by new driving study

A shocking new study has exposed the extent of the UK’s phone addiction by revealing that the vast majority of UK motorists are unable to leave their phones alone while […]