• Manufacturing stalls after six-month growth
    • 28/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Six months of continued growth in UK car production fell in August as volumes fell 9.7% to 45,052 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), output was in part affected by extended production pauses at some plants for planned maintenance and upgrades as car makers gear up to produce [...]
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  • Van drivers report £3.5bn worth of stolen tools
    • 28/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has revealed that more than a third of van drivers have been a victim of tool theft in the last 12 months. According to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 36% have seen their vans broken into and equipment stolen, up from 33% in 2020, with UK tradespeople reporting £3.5bn worth of stolen tools last [...]
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  • CV manufacturing hits 11-year high
    • 28/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% to 6,600 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this is the best August volume for 11 years continues the positive trend, with a fifth consecutive month of rising CV output. Increased output was driven primarily by UK [...]
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  • Turner prize for continued growth
    • 28/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    TIDAL distribution partner Turner Supplies has moved into a purpose-built head office and distribution centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Turner Supplies offers a daily service throughout Kent, South London and Sussex supported by a fleet of 10 delivery vehicles and 17 highly trained staff along with a product [...]
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  • ABI unveils cyber security tool for SMEs
    • 27/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a free interactive tool to help SMEs assess their cyber security and plug any gaps. The Cyber Safety Tool asks a small number of questions to the business owner in order to assess potential cyber security weaknesses and produces a bespoke set of recommendations [...]
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  • Used car values weakening
    • 27/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Used car values fell by their largest amount since 2008 in September. According to data from cap hpi, values dropped by 1.9%, or about £420, at the three-year, 60,000 point. Values at the one-year age point dropped by 1.6%, equivalent to £575, while older cars dropped by 1.8% at five years old and 2.1% at [...]
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  • Burglaries drive vehicle theft increases
    • 27/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Nottinghamshire Police has revealed that 21.93% of stolen cars are taken in relation to a burglary or robbery. This equates to over 28,500 vehicles a year nationwide. The request was made by specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & [...]
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  • SYNETIQ completes industry-first training
    • 27/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is celebrating after becoming the first UK vehicle recycler to complete an Institute of Motor Industry-accredited course in EV dismantling. The course is the country’s first dismantling-specific training based on national occupational standards. It teaches delegates how to make high [...]
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  • Roads in disrepair as investment dries up
    • 26/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Analysis of government data has revealed that the number of miles of road resurfaced or treated has fallen to its lowest level in five years. According to the RAC, 2021/2022 figures show that 1,123 miles of all types of road were resurfaced in England compared to 1,588 in 2017/2018 – this equates to a 29% [...]
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  • EV interest falls sharply after 2030 delay
    • 26/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The government’s decision to postpone the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK from 2030 to 2035 has had an immediate impact on buyer intentions, according to a new survey carried out by Auto Trader. It found that 37% of car buyers now say they’re unlikely to ever buy an EV, which is up from 21% in [...]
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