NFDA welcomes growth of UK used car market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the UK’s used car market rose 4.3% in the third quarter of the year. The reported growth meant that […]
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A third of parents committing motor insurance fraud
More than a third of UK parents are guilty of motor insurance fraud, according to new research by Co.Compare Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,705 drivers has revealed that 35% […]
Car finance market enjoys bouyant autumn – FLA
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported a rise in the consumer car finance market, with new business volumes up by four per cent year-on-year in September. Meanwhile, new […]
New Roadworks Bill proposed to ease traffic congestion
A new Roadworks Bill will come before MPs next summer intended to cut congestion on UK roads by giving councils greater powers to monitor roadworks. The Bill, put forward by […]
Stellantis chooses Vizion to provide accident management services
Stellantis UK has announced that Vizion Network will be the sole provider of accident management services to the nine brands served by the vehicle manufacturer’s Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme in […]
3M and Axalta collaborate on new refinish training content
3M and Axalta are collaborating to introduce a new automotive refinish training content series. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to help technicians and bodyshops improve […]
Chery sales surge on the back of European expansion
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has reported a 205% increase in electric vehicle sales so far this year. It has sold 403,118 EV units, with growth driven largely by expansion into […]
A quarter of UK van drivers suffer poor mental health
Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has found that 24% of UK van drivers have suffered depression or mental health issues this year as a result of work pressures. Published to […]
Demand drives up BCA used car values and volumes
Used car values at BCA reached their second highest level of the year in October. It found that average values were £7,685, which was just £34 down on the average […]
Automotive tech deal to deliver greater data insights
Automotive data provider and finance company Bumper has acquired AutoBI, a specialist in business intelligence solutions for dealerships and OEMs. Telford-based AutoBI delivers industry insights through web-based dashboards that provide […]
Sherwin unveils Collision Core Pronto automated paint mixer
Sherwin-Williams has announced the launch of its Collision Core Pronto automated paint dispenser which is designed to help the refinish industry adapt and thrive in a world of rising costs […]
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart publishes new ADAS advice
IAM RoadSmart has unveiled new ADAS content to help drivers and fleets better understand the potential road safety benefits of these features. Supported by Hi-Drive, the content aims to highlight […]