UK economy critical to increasing used car sales
New research suggests that dealerships believe the greatest boost for used car sales in 2025 would be a stronger UK economy. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker polled 329 consumers and […]
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BYD fastest selling brand with 658% UK growth
BYD was the fastest selling car brand in the UK last year as it saw sales volumes surge by 658% during 2024. The Chinese brand – Build Your Dreams – […]
A1 ADAS continues growth with BS10125 accreditation
A1 ADAS Group, a leading provider of ADAS and diagnostic products and services, has been highly commended for achieving the BS10125 Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark. The BSI Kitemark, a symbol […]
Commercial vehicle production hits 16-year high in 2024
UK commercial vehicle production grew by four per cent in 2024 to reach its highest level in 16 years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 125,649 vans, […]
Chinese car brands gain influence as EV sales wane
A new report by Jato Dynamics has revealed that the European new car market grew by 0.9% to 12,909,741 units last year, driven by sales from Chinese car brands. However, […]
Affordable Chinese EVs winning over young drivers
Affordable Chinese EVs are proving increasingly popular among UK drivers, with four in 10 saying they would consider buying a Chinese car. That percentage rises to 57% among drivers aged […]
NBRA rallies to help repairers hit by EDAM Group crash
The National Body Repair Association is calling on repairers to contact the NBRA if they have been financially affected by EDAM Group Ltd, Easi-Drive Ltd, and Credit Repair Ltd entering […]
Charles Trent B2B Parts Portal supports green parts supply
A new Charles Trent B2B Parts Portal has been developed to enhance the supply of high-quality green parts for bodyshops, repair networks and insurers. The portal provides instant access to […]
UK vehicle production suffers 2024 decline – SMMT
UK vehicle production fell by 11.8% last year with a total of 905,233 units produced, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 779,584 cars […]
Copart becomes Carbon Literacy Project Silver Partner
Copart UK has announced it has become a Silver Partner of the The Carbon Literacy Project. The Carbon Literacy Project’s Partner Scheme allows organisations like Copart to provide the financial […]
Strong start to 2025 for used car market, reports cap hpi
The Used car market enjoyed strong growth in January, with cap hpi predicting the momentum will continue through February and March. At the one-year mark values declined by of 0.3%, […]
Automechanika Birmingham’s free AMB25 box office goes live
Automechanika Birmingham 2025, which this year will be 185% bigger than last time out, has announced that the AMB25 box office for free tickets is now open online. The UK’s […]
