Phone use behind the wheel under AI microscope
New research has found that more than eight in 10 motorists back the use of AI technology to reduce mobile phone use behind the wheel. New AI-powered camera technology is […]
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B-Parts reports record turnover in 2025
Online automotive parts supplier B-Parts has reported 51% year-on-year growth in 2025. The company has now grown 13-fold in the last five years with more than 15 million parts shipped […]
Drink driving penalties not severe enough
Three quarters of motorists believe the police should do more to tackle drink driving and the penalties should be more severe. According to a survey of 2,000 UK adults carried out […]
Empowering Auto UK welcomes Solera cap hpi
Solera cap hpi has joined Empowering Auto UK as a founding member to help the industry tackle gender inequality. Empowering Auto is a not-for-profit initiative that was created in Canada […]
Annual savings approach £1,000 for electric vehicle drivers
Electric vehicle drivers could save nearly £1,000 a year due to rising fuel prices, according to data from Auto Trader and Zapmap. Based on current prices at the pumps, it […]
Stephen Long appointed COO at Covéa Insurance
Covéa Insurance has appointed Stephen Long as chief operating officer. Long joined the company 25 years ago as a graduate trainee and has subsequently held a wide range of roles […]
UK Garage & Bodyshop Event preview out now
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which is taking place at the NEC on 3-4 June, is now less than a month away, and the Official Event Preview guide has […]
Fleet downtime back to pre-pandemic levels
New research has found that vehicle fleet downtime in the first quarter of the year has fallen to its lowest levels since before the pandemic. Analysis of data from the […]
LCV Decarbonisation Report reveals rapid adoption rates
Electric vehicle adoption in the light commercial vehicle sector has moved from early adoption to full deployment, according to the LCV Decarbonisation Report. Published by the Commercial Vehicle Show, the […]
iRG on target in the sponsorship superleague
Wales repair group iRG has been keeping the ball rolling by sponsoring a raft of local football teams across the country. It has supplied kit for all four junior teams […]
Petrol prices still rising but diesel dropping slowly
Petrol prices rose again this week although diesel prices fell slightly, according to the RAC Fuel Watch. It found that petrol prices were 157.60p per litre, up from 132.83p at […]
Auto Windscreens comes to the rescue of emergency services
Auto Windscreens came to the rescue of Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service when one of its vehicles suffered a cracked windscreen. LEBBS provides the transportation of blood, breast milk for […]