New chapter for the IMI as Nick Connor named CEO
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Nick Connor as its new chief executive officer. This new chapter comes at a pivotal time for the organisation and the […]
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Vizion Network announces 2025 Shine Awards finalists
Vizion Network has named the finalists for this year’s Shine Awards, with the winners to be unveiled during Vizion Kinetic’25 in September. The Shine Awards celebrate Vizion Network repairers who […]
RAC warns of 27 million getaway car journeys
Traffic on UK roads is expected to reach record levels this week, with nearly 27 million getaway car journeys planned in the next seven days. New data released by the […]
Automotive industry charity Ben adds summer support
Automotive industry charity Ben has unveiled its summer holidays support programme for struggling families. This is third year the charity has offered additional summer support, recognising that additional costs can […]
Carl Norton laces up for If U Care Share charity
Fix Auto UK regional business manager Carl Norton is taking part in the Great North Run to raise funds for suicide prevention charity If U Care Share. The challenge and charity […]
Pothole repair costs rise to nearly £1,000
Pothole repair costs in the UK have risen to nearly £1,000 on average, according to a new survey. OnePoll surveyed 2,000 drivers in the UK for NFU Mutual and found […]
Vehicle thefts down as thieves target newer models
The number of vehicle thefts in the UK fell by 4.5% last year, according to data from the DVLA. However, thefts of vehicles under three years old actually increased by […]
Pre-book MOTs to ease workshop peaks
New research has found that 60% of motorists would prefer to pre-book MOTs up to a month ahead of its due date. Marketing Delivery surveyed 500 dealer customers and found […]
Drive Europe unveiled by The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled a new online hub to support motorists driving in Europe. Drive Europe includes information about road rules and regulations on the continent, including low emission […]
Chinese car brands pose once-in-a-generation challenge
Chinese car brands are contributing to a once-in-generation challenge for dealerships, according to analysis from Automotive Data Solutions (ADS). It has warned of significant dealer vulnerability in the face of […]
Ignoring unusual car sounds adds £400 to repair costs
A new study by Autotrader has revealed that most drivers fail to identify the unusual car sounds caused by even the most common faults. The study found that misdiagnosing unusual […]
Barriers to adopting electric vehicles decreasing
Businesses believe barriers to adopting electric vehicles are decreasing, according to the latest monthly electric vehicle (EV) barometer from Europcar Mobility Group UK. It considered business sentiment in the first […]