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Covéa Insurance UK names Philippe Domart as CEO

Covéa Insurance UK has appointed Philippe Domart as chief executive officer. Subject to regulatory approval, he will succeed Georges De Macedo on 1 April. Domart brings more than 20 years’ […]

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Home charging key to used electric car sales

Six out of 10 dealers believe funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker […]

UKGBE unveils expanded bodyshop features and hubs

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 (UKGBE) has revealed an expanded line-up of features and dedicated hubs for its 2026 show. The programme is designed to support skills development, […]

Fix Auto Gloucester on course for double growth

Fix Auto Gloucester has completed the first phase of an ambitious expansion programme that will double the size of the operation. Owner Aron Matthews recently acquired a 9,000 sqft unit […]

Bentley Apprenticeship Programme applications open

Applications for the Bentley Apprenticeship Programme are open until 20 February. The 2026 programme includes 25 apprenticeship opportunities across manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing, finance, quality, mulliner, strategy and product […]

Vehicle theft figures reveal hybrid focus

DVLA vehicle theft figures have revealed that one car was stolen roughly every 10 minutes in the UK last year, with criminals increasingly targeting hybrids. The data has revealed that […]

Used car market rises for third year in a row

The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% to 7,807,872 transactions last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks three consecutive years of growth. Meanwhile, […]

New IMI accreditation centre doubles Revive! options

Revive! Auto Innovations has unveiled its second IMI accreditation centre. Based at Revive! Chester, the centre joins its existing centre in Rugby and will support the company’s nationwide network of […]

Used car market facing severe supply challenges

Auto Trader has warned that the UK used car market will face significant supply challenges in 2026. The sector has begun the year strongly, with strong consumer demand, higher prices […]