A-road surfaces getting worse, reports government
A-road surfaces in England deteriorated from 2024 to 2025, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport. Based on local council data, it has been reported that five […]
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‘Get that electric feeling’ campaign unveiled
The UK government has this week launched a new campaign, ‘Get that electric feeling,’ to highlight the benefits of driving an electric car. The campaign promotes the potential cost benefits […]
Autotech Group secures ISO 27001 standard
Autotech Group has secured certification to ISO 27001, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems. Accreditation follows a successful audit and independent peer review. This achievement adds to […]
Automotive skills gap a ‘safety-critical’ issue in 2026
Autotech Group has warned that the widening automotive skills gap will become a safety-critical issue in 2026. It says that advancing vehicle technology, stricter legislation and continued workforce pressures have […]
Headlight glare forcing a fifth of drivers to swerve
New research has found that headlight glare has forced nearly a fifth of drivers to swerve away from oncoming vehicles. Meanwhile, more than a fifth of drivers (55%) said headlight […]
Auto Trader reveals fastest-selling used cars of 2025
Auto Trader has revealed the fastest-selling used cars of 2025, with the Peugeot E-208 setting the pace. It found a buyer in an average of just 17 days compared to […]
London drivers stuck in traffic for six days last year
New data has identified London as the slowest capital city in the world, with drivers stuck in traffic for the equivalent of six days last year. According to the latest […]
Peugeot 2008 leads the way in used car margins
Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor has revealed last year’s average used car margins, with the petrol Peugeot 2008 topping the list. The monitor identifies the highest retail margins achieved by […]
BVRLA names Vincent St Claire committee chairman
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has named Vincent St Claire as the chair of its Vehicle Fleet Management (VFM) committee. Vincent, who is managing director of Fleet […]
Repairify and Opus IVS to combine diagnostics businesses
Repairify’s diagnostics brands, asTech and BlueDriver, and Opus IVS have announced their intent to combine to accelerate innovation across the automotive diagnostics industry. The combination brings together highly complementary technologies, […]
Fix Auto Walsall announces Rapid Auto Solutions acquisition
Fix Auto Walsall has announced further expansion with the acquisition of Stourport-based Rapid Auto Solutions. Father-and-son owners Ziggy and Humam Amin are now in the process of rebranding the 3,000 […]
Vehicle diagnostics business-critical for repairers
Independent repairers must invest in vehicle diagnostics or risk losing customers to dealerships, according to Eurorepar Car Service. In its latest podcast, it has warned independents of the critical need […]