White van man stereotype debunked by Mercedes-Benz
New research from Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has debunked the stereotype of the ‘white van man’, with almost half now degree-qualified. It found that 46% of van drivers hold a Foundation, […]
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BMW announces pause to Oxford Mini factory upgrade
BMW has said low electric vehicle sales are behind its decision to delay a £600m upgrade of its Oxford Mini factory. The news comes just weeks after Stellantis confirmed it […]
Thatcham Research welcomes new legislation on theft devices
Thatcham Research has welcomed the government’s new Crime and Policing Bill targeting electronic devices used in vehicle theft, while emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to combat increasingly sophisticated […]
West Midlands named car theft capital of UK
DVLA data has revealed the regions where drivers are most likely to have their vehicles stolen, with the West Midlands named the car theft capital of the UK. In total, […]
Project M-LightEn to cut chassis weights by 25%
Gordon Murray Group (GMG) has announced a new consortium project, Project M-LightEn, to create a new generation of chassis that is 25% lighter and 50% greener. Supported by Innovate UK […]
Buyer bids on EVs and hybrids spike in January
Digital marketplace Dealer Auction has reported a dramatic spike in bids on EVs and hybrids in January, with the Toyota Prius identified as the top performer. It found that bids surged […]
Used electric vehicle values 10% cheaper than ICE models
Used electric vehicle values are about 10% cheaper than petrol or diesel equivalents from the same manufacturer, according to new research. CarGurus has found that used combustion engine models are […]
Spike in alloy wheel repairs driven by poor road quality
The poor condition of UK roads has led to a sharp increase in alloy wheel repairs. According to smart repairer Revive! UK, wheel repair sales increased by 10% during 2024 […]
Kia models set the pace in used car sales
Used cars are selling 10 days quicker on average than last month, with two Kia models selling in just 11 days on average. According to data from Auto Trader, used […]
Vehicle crime hotspots revealed
Insurance experts have analysed data from the Office of National Statistics to discover the vehicle crime hotspots in England and Wales. More than 97,000 vehicle crimes were reported across 172 […]
Thatcham Research partners Elixirr to deliver VRR insights
Thatcham Research has announced a new partnership with Elixirr that will help insurers partners make best use of its data and research. The collaboration will see Elixirr deliver greater value […]
A1 Remote Diagnostics unveils BMW breakthrough
A1 Remote Diagnostics has developed and launched a working solution for remotely programming the latest BMW Group vehicles. The solution is expected to provide repairers with a quick and cost-effective […]