One in eight admit to being nervous drivers
New research from Aviva has found that 12% of motorists in the UK admit to being nervous drivers after having a accident. The survey of 4,000 adults found that 55% […]
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Autotech Connect celebrates two years service
Autotech Connect is celebrating two years of support for the automotive industry by highlighting its latest innovations. Autotech Connect is the fourth brand of Autotech Group and was set up […]
Spending review assessed: what it means for automotive
The automotive industry has responded to the government’s spending review, which offered support for electric vehicles, apprenticeships, and road infrastructure. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £1.4bn to drive EV uptake and […]
Higher car bonnets putting pedestrians at risk
Higher car bonnets are a threat to road safety, with tests finding that drivers of certain SUVs can’t see children as old as nine right in front of their cars. […]
180 speeding offences caught in one hour – RAC
Essex Police has reported it caught 180 speeding offences in a single hour during a recent operation, with three drivers clocked at more than 100mph. The speed check was carried […]
Thatcham Research welcomes automated vehicle consultations
The government has launched a series of automated vehicle consultations to support the safe adoption of AVs on UK roads. It is now encouraging expert insights from stakeholders around issues […]
Bloodbath in Chinese domestic car market could seep into UK
A ‘bloodbath’ in the Chinese domestic car market could seep into Europe and the UK, according to new research carried out by Indicata. It has reported that there are now […]
3M to open new skills centre at MIRA Tech Park
3M will open a new Training and Skills Development Centre at MIRA Tech Park in Warwickshire in the first quarter of 2026. The 15,250 sqft site will support the company’s […]
Electric vehicle sales to soar as petrol plummets
More than half of car buyers expect their next purchase to be an electrified car, according to research revealed in the latest Motors Consumer Insight Panel. The research found that […]
Spending review sets crucial tone – NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association has offered a lukewarm response to the government’s spending review, announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. It has welcomed the investment in apprenticeships and support […]
Zero emission vehicles surge by 20% in a year
New government data has revealed a 20% year-on-year increase in zero emission vehicles on UK roads. According to vehicle licensing statistics published by the Department for Transport, there were 1,394,000 […]
HMG Paints tackles Three Peaks Challenge for charity
Manchester-based family business HMG Paints will take on the Three Peaks Challenge this month to raise funds for three chosen charities. Twelve members of HMG Paints will scale the highest […]