Motor insurance premiums continue downward trajectory
Motor insurance premiums fell again in April, but not as quickly as in previous months. The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group found that average premiums fell […]
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UK-EU trade deal ‘imperative’, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has restated its call for a UK-EU trade deal to protect the automotive sector. It has said the EU remains the UK’s […]
Automotive Education Report reveals stark skills picture
The latest IMI Automotive Education Report has painted a stark picture of the growing skills crisis in the UK automotive sector. It has revealed that while vocational skills qualifications in […]
New car demand rallies after April dip, says Auto Trader
New car demand rose in May after a slight April lull, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. It reported a three per cent month-on-month increase in visits to its […]
BYD replaces Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV
BYD has replaced Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV brand after recording a 169% sales increase in April. By contrast, Tesla sales across the 28 European markets measured by Jato Dynamics […]
Sycamore Trust the big winner from charity football match
Fix Auto Dagenham raised £6,000 for the Sycamore Trust during a charity football match against an Enterprise Rent-a-Car team. Sycamore Trust UK supports individuals and families affected by autism and […]
Early Vehicle Excise Duty renewals save EV drivers £47m
Electric vehicle drivers saved more than £47m by renewing their Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) early this year. The government announced that new VED regulations introduced on 1 April would mean […]
Marshall Motor adds OMODA and JAECOO to portfolio
Marshall Motor Group has announced it will add Chinese brands OMODA and JAECOO to its brand portfolio after agreeing a deal with Chery. The first dedicated showroom will open in […]
Ghost broker scams up 52%, warns IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has reported a 52% rise in ghost broker scams in the last two years, with young drivers the primary targets. Ghost brokers sell fake insurance policies […]
Oxa and Bradshaw EV announce autonomous vehicle collaboration
Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has announced a new partnership with Bradshaw EV, which develops industrial electric vehicles. The collaboration will see Oxa’s self-driving software, Oxa Driver, integrated with vehicles […]
Prasco UK celebrates 20-year milestone
Automotive parts supplier Prasco UK is celebrating 20 years of continuous service to the vehicle repair sector. The company began in a small unit with just three colleagues, a single van […]
Automotive Council appoints Steve Marsh as co-chair
The Automotive Council has appointed Steve Marsh, executive director of vehicle programmes at JLR, as industry co-chair. He joins ministerial co-chair Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State at the Department […]