Motor insurance premiums drop two per cent in quarter three
Motor insurance premiums fell two per cent in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers. This follows a two per cent […]
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Used EV and hybrid prices tumble 16% in a year
New research has found that the price of the most popular used EVs and hybrids has fallen by 16% on average in the last year. According to research carried out […]
Leapmotor reveals plans for 50 UK sales sites
Leapmotor International expects to have a network of up to 50 retail sites in the UK by the end of the year. Leapmotor International is the joint venture between Stellantis […]
Ghost brokers targeting young drivers on social media
Ghost brokers are using social media to target young drivers with fake insurance policies, according to research carried out by Aviva. Its survey of 2,000 17-25 year-olds found that 30% […]
Fifth of vehicles damaged by potholes are written off
More than one in five vehicles damaged by potholes in the UK are written off, according to new research. Data released by Allianz has found that 21% of the insurance […]
Steve Daley joins ACG as business expands its UK footprint
ACG has appointed Steve Daley as the company’s third business development manager (BDM) appointment this year, expanding its sales presence further across the UK. Daley brings with him an extensive […]
Cap hpi promotes Hanlon to valuations team editor
Cap hpi has promoted Dionne Hanlon to senior editor of its commercial vehicles and motorcycles valuations team. She succeeds Julian Pullen, who has left the business. Hanlon has 20 years […]
RAC trials renewable HVO fuel in recovery trucks
The RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to reduce carbon […]
UK’s first EV battery recycling site unveiled
Altilium has unveiled a new state-of-the-art EV battery recycling plant in Plymouth. The cutting-edge 18,000-sqft facility, the first of its kind in the UK, will create a raft of new […]
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching under new stewardship
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching today (Monday, 11 November) with the aim of delivering bespoke recruitment and retention solutions for UK bodyshops. Following a short hiatus after the passing of founder […]
OMODA&JAECOO partners with Thatcham to optimise insurability
OMODA&JAECOO has introduced more than 90 insurance companies to its product line-up to highlight ease of repair and ready parts availability for its growing range of vehicles on sale in […]
IMI survey urges members to share views on automotive skills
As part of its commitment to attract and retain automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation, and is urging its […]