Road Safety Trust seeks board members
The Road Safety Trust is recruiting new members to its Board of Trustees. It is seeking individuals with expertise in finance, governance and risk management who want to help it […]
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Research reveals rising risks of poor sight in winter
New analysis has revealed that poor sight contributes to 15% more collisions in winter than across the year as a whole. This is based on data from more than 545,000 […]
Tool thefts from vans top 20,000 in 2025
New research has revealed that tool thefts from vans rose to over 20,000 claims last year, with a new case reported every 20 minutes. Based on data from 30 police […]
Motor Ombudsman celebrates a decade serving UK automotive
The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating a decade of service to the UK automotive sector. It was launched on 1 November, 2016, with two principal responsibilities: to help resolve disputes between […]
Car buyers still favour dealership visits in purchase journey
Car buyers say that visiting a dealership remains the greatest source of assurance during their car buying journey. New research found that 50% of prospective car buyers believe visiting the […]
Project explores safety rating benefits for young drivers
A new collaboration will explore how insurance policies can help to reduce road safety for younger drivers. The Young Driver Insurance Safety Framework project, funded through Transport Scotland’s Road Safety […]
National Windscreens cuts ribbon on new Taunton branch
National Windscreens has announced the opening of a new and expanded branch in Taunton. The new location will provide increased capacity and improved facilities to customers across the local area. […]
Soulful Sage named AkzoNobel colour of the year
AkzoNobel Automotive and Specialty Coatings has named Soulful Sage, a soft warm grey-green, its 2027 Colour of the Year. Developed from insights by AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Center and AkzoNobel Specialty […]
Autumn Budget fails businesses making electric switch
Venson Automotive has claimed that the Autumn Budget last week will not support businesses wishing to go electric. The budget did not announce any changes to the 20% VAT imposed […]
Hilton Coachworks becomes first repairer client for Jigcar
Hilton Coachworks has become Jigcar’s first accident repair client after it expanded into the bodyshop sector. The move signals expansion by the AI-powered vehicle transport and operations solution provider, which […]
Precision Repair Group welcomes UK Truck Group
Precision Repair Group (PRG) has announced that UK Truck Group of Hoddesdon has joined as its ninth business and third in commercial vehicles. UK Truck Group repairs and services HGVs […]
Alloy wheel claims rise in volume and value
Alloy wheel claims have risen significantly in both volume and value in the last 12 months. According to MotorEasy, the number of claims rose 25% in the year from October […]