Activate Group unveils new Nottingham site
Activate Group has opened a new repair centre in Nottingham. The 25,500 sqft state-of-the-art site is the group’s 11th repair centre. It is equipped with all the equipment and tooling […]
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UK car production down a fifth – SMMT
UK car production fell by 20.6% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It has reported that 70,039 units were produced last month, with output […]
Solus unveils new North East repair centre
Solus has opened a new repair centre in the North East, creating about 30 news jobs in the area. Solus, which is wholly owned by Aviva and manages a third […]
IMI urges automotive focus in government strategy
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has written to the government urging it make automotive a priority in its industrial strategy. After the publication of Invest 2035: The UK’s […]
Repairers warned of rising cybercrime threat
Marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Autotech Connect has warned of the growing threat of cybercrime to independent repairers. According to the UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, half of all businesses […]
Fake car parts targeted in government campaign
A new government campaign has been launched warning UK motorists about the dangers of buying fake car parts. ‘Fake Always Breaks’ is being led by the government’s Intellectual Property Office […]
Graduated driving licence could save 58 lives a year – The AA
A graduated driving licence scheme could save at least 58 lives annually and prevent 260 serious injuries, according to The AA. It has now stepped up its call for the […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2025 passes 85% sold milestone
Automechanika Birmingham 2025, the UK’s most significant trade show for the automotive aftermarket and bodyshop professionals, is already 85% sold out, with the organisers urging potential exhibitors to act fast […]
IAM RoadSmart warns of growing aggression on UK roads
IAM RoadSmart has reported a growing number of instances of UK road rage and warned of increasingly aggressive driving behaviour. This comes after Department for Transport figures have revealed that […]
Automotive industry still failing to attract women
The automotive industry is failing in its attempts to appeal to more women, according to a new report. A study from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts of 2,000 people has revealed that […]
Car sales volumes expected to fall in fourth quarter
Volume brands could see car sales fall another 3.5% in the fourth quarter of the year, according to analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence. It reported that most vehicle manufacturers increased discounts […]
Trust in autonomous vehicles still low among UK drivers
Autonomous vehicles are still not trusted as a safe transport solution by the majority of UK road users. A study by online car-changing marketplace Carwow revealed that most people don’t […]