BCA announces 2025 spike in EV sales in first week
BCA has reported a 2025 spike in EV sales, with more zero emission vehicles sold across its online auctions in the first full trading week of the year than ever before. […]
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Rowley ready for ‘Walking the Sahara Desert’ challenge
Executive director of the NBRA and VBRA Martyn Rowley will be Walking the Sahara Desert next month to raise valuable funds for automotive charity Ben. He is joining 10 other […]
Dealerships cite higher wages in 2025 as top concern
Nearly half of UK dealerships have said that higher wages in 2025 are their main worry, according to research from Startline Motor Finance. It found that 40% of respondents believe that increasing salaries […]
Check your tyres, RAC and TyreSafe warn drivers
Analysis carried out by RAC and TyreSafe has found that drivers are risking fines and collisions by not regularly checking the condition of their tyres. It found that only 39% […]
Drug driving deaths jump 50% in a year – AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drug driving deaths, according to research carried out by The AA Charitable Trust. Between 2022 and 2023 drivers killed under the influence of […]
Mima Rybanska joins Auto Windscreens in newly created role
Auto Windscreens has appointed Mima Rybanska to the newly created role of head of strategic partnerships. With 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Rybanska joins the business from WhoCanFixMyCar […]
Ian Pugh named MD of newly formed Advantage Group
Fix Auto UK managing director Ian Pugh has been appointed as group managing director for the newly formed Advantage Group of Companies. The UK-based group encompasses Fix Auto UK, Advantage […]
Safest car of the year shortlist unveiled by Thatcham
Thatcham Research has unveiled the contenders for the 2025 What Car? Safety Award, which identifies the safest car of the year available on UK roads. The vehicles on the shortlist […]
ZEV Mandate to hit new car sales for five years
The ZEV Mandate will have a negative impact on new car sales for at least five years, according to new analysis from Cap HPI. It believes new registrations will flatline […]
HELLA Academy opens doors to next generation of technicians
Following a successful pilot in 2024, HELLA Academy has announced plans to host additional college open days throughout 2025 at its IMI-approved training centre in Banbury. Designed to inspire and […]
Committee labels UK roads a national embarrassment
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has labelled UK roads a national embarrassment and said the government does not have a long-term plan for fixing them. It […]
Repair capacity enhanced with major ChipsAway investment
ChipsAway South Essex has announced that a major investment in a new 5,000 sqft Car Care Centre will see repair capacity enhanced. The upgrade in facilities will enable the business, […]
