Higher minimum wage key cost factor for dealers
New research has found that more than half of dealers say the higher minimum wage is having the single biggest impact on profitability. According to analysis carried out by Startline […]
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UK and EU agreement ‘significant’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has described the new UK and EU agreement as ‘significant’. The agreement is intended to support greater movement of young people through […]
Driving test backlog hits historic levels
The driving test backlog has reached historic levels with more more than 600,000 learner drivers in the UK waiting to take their driving tests. This is the largest backlog of […]
RHCV investment continues with new ATF Lane
RHCV investment has continued with the development of a new Red Category ADR ATF Lane at its Northampton branch. The new Red Category ADR Test lane, which will be operational […]
A1 ADAS Group demos at Automechanika Birmingham 2025
A1 ADAS Group will deliver live ADAS calibrations and diagnostics demonstrations at Automechanika Birmingham 2025. The interactive sessions will take place three times a day, at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, […]
Ben launches health and wellbeing report
Automotive charity Ben’s latest annual health and wellbeing report revealed that more than half of workers in the sector are suffering from stress and poor sleep. The survey of more […]
NBRA urges ‘rigorous review’ after HSE investigation
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has urged all repairers to ‘rigorously review’ health and safety procedures after a dealership was fined more than £200,000. The car dealership in Truro […]
GSF Car Parts Stourbridge now open for business
GSF Car Parts Stourbridge is now open for business as the company kick-starts an ambitious growth plan for 2025. The new 10,000 sqft branch has created 15 new jobs in […]
Delphi appoints Aliya Lam to accelerate growth
Delphi has appointed Aliya Lam as UK country director to strengthen operations and accelerate growth in the UK’s automotive aftermarket. She will oversee Delphi’s UK operations, with a focus on […]
Drivers back alcolocks for drink drivers
More than half of motorists (53%) want to see the introduction of ‘alcolocks’ to prevent motorists convicted of drink driving from reoffending. This is according to a study carried out […]
Green Flag reports 200 daily car key-related problems
Research from Green Flag has revealed that there were more than 200 call outs every day last year for car key-related problems. That equates to one every seven minutes. Of […]
Consumer car finance volumes up 11%, says FLA
New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) revealed that consumer car finance volumes grew in March 2025 by 11% compared with the same month in 2024. The corresponding […]