EV sales miss targets despite January uptick
The UK new car market fell by 2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to new data released by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It attributes the […]
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Used car sales tipped to reach 7.7 million in 2025
Used car sales in the UK are expected to rise from 7.61 million in 2024 to 7.7 million this year, according to Auto Trader. This comes after research found that, […]
Petrol and diesel prices continue climbing
Petrol and diesel prices have risen for the fourth month in a row, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol prices rose 2p a litre to January to an […]
Ford Fiesta the UK’s most stolen car for fourth year
DVLA data has revealed that the Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in the UK last year. Analysis of the data carried out by motor insurer tempcover found that […]
Solera Audatex hit a key milestone for growth in 2024
Solera Audatex has announced significant growth in its UK user base. In 2024 alone, Solera Audatex hit a key milestone for growth by supporting an additional 222 UK repair sites […]
Consumer confidence sinks as UK economic forecast downgraded
Startline Motor Finance has found that consumer confidence among used car buyers has fallen to its lowest level in six months. Its Used Car Tracker revealed that 48% of motorists […]
Used electric vehicles selling quicker than ICE models
Three-year-old electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol and diesel equivalents, according to new analysis by cap hpi. It found that electric vehicles in the three-year category sold in an […]
Lindleys Autocentres joins Motor Ombudsman’s Repair Code
Nottinghamshire-based Lindleys Autocentres has achieved accreditation to the Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. Eight of its branches have joined the Chartered Trading Standards Institute […]
IAAF Enrichment Days launch at Delphi Training Academy
IAAF Enrichment Days have been launched to tackle the skills gap in the sector by promoting the automotive aftermarket to schools and colleges. As part of the new initiative, which […]
Average electric vehicle repair costs down in 2024
New research has revealed that average electric vehicle repair costs fell to £3,482 by the end of 2024. The data also found that average MG and BYD repairs were around […]
Vella acquires Wednesbury bodyshop Central Accident Repairs
The Vella Group has acquired First National Vehicles, which trades as Central Accident Repairs in the West Midlands town of Wednesbury. This new location will become The Vella Group’s 18th […]
Auxillis partners with Howden on accident aftercare
Auxillis has formed a partnership with Howden UK&I’s Corporate and Commercial division to provide its claims management service including vehicle replacement and repair services, as well as a full FNOL […]