Light commercial vehicle market down in May
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle market has fallen for six months in a row, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
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ZEV Mandate revisions don’t go far enough
A third of dealers do not believe the ZEV Mandate revisions go far enough, according to a new survey by Startline Motor Finance. Its latest Used Car Tracker found that […]
BASF Coatings backs Toyota Body & Paint programme
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body & Paint programme for Europe. This builds the foundation for a long-term strategic collaboration between […]
Electric vehicle sales drive new car market growth
Surging electric vehicle sales drove a 1.6% growth in new car registrations in May, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported […]
Employers failing grey fleet HSE requirements
A new road safety campaign has revealed that employers are not meeting health and safety requirements for the UK’s grey fleet , employees who drive for work. The Down Inequality campaign […]
New car sales market remains volatile – EY
May’s rise in new car sales bucks a longer downward trend and is unlikely to continue, according to analysis by EY UK & Ireland. Figures from the Society of Motor […]
Switch Car Rentals appoints Fleet Assist as SMR partner
Switch Car Rentals has appointed Fleet Assist as its service, maintenance and repair network partner to support its 85 locations and over 25,000 strong fleet of cars and vans. The […]
Brands at TPS expands product range from Volkswagen Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK’s trade parts arm, TPS, is expanding its range with the launch of Brands at TPS this summer. By partnering with respected third party brands, TPS will offer […]
M25 breakdowns highest per mile
More drivers per mile break down on the M25 than any other motorway in England, according to a new study. The research revealed that 27,335 incidents were reported on the […]
IMI welcomes Skills England latest report
Skills England has published its latest report assessing the skills needs across a range of sectors and underlining the value of apprenticeships and continued training. The report, Sector Evidence to […]
No need to fear EVs says Matt Cleevely during AMB25 demo
Matt Cleevely, founder of Cleevely EV and one of the UK’s leading advocates for independent electric vehicle servicing, delivered two impactful sessions on the opening day of Automechanika Birmingham 2025, […]
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in four years
Fuel prices in the UK fell in May with the petrol prices now at their lowest level in almost four years. Data from RAC Fuel Watch revealed that the cost […]