Electric vehicle sales drive used car market spike
Used electric vehicle sales soared by 57% between July and September, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that a record […]
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NFDA urges swift MOT action in Northern Ireland
The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland (NFDA-NI) has urged swift action on the MOT backlog with average waiting times for a test up to 72 days. The MOT testing regime […]
Fuel prices in UK remain at three-year low
Fuel prices in the UK remain at a three-year low, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch. It found the average price of petrol is now 135.2p, just […]
The Vella Group announces new repair centre
The Vella Group has announced plans to open its 17th accident repair centre in Penrith, Cumbria. This new 8,000 sqft facility is undergoing significant investment to meet The Vella Group’s […]
Report reveals revenue opportunities for bodyshops
A new report has urged bodyshops to capitalise on electric vehicle repairs and digital tools to increase revenues and maximise profits. The report, published by FixMyCar, is based on data […]
Commercial vehicle sales enjoy October increase
The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Its figures revealed registrations were […]
LKQ Academy opens flagship new training centre
LKQ Academy officially opened its new headquarters in Tamworth last week as it continues to invest in supporting the independent aftermarket. The new site is located at LKQ’s T1 site […]
Electric vehicle sales spike despite new car market decline
The UK new car market fell by six per cent in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Fleet sales fell for […]
Liquid Fleet aims to double fleet size within two years
Liquid Fleet is looking to mergers and acquisitions, among other avenues, for growth now it has finished its acquisition of the business from its original owners. It has a healthy […]
UK used car buyers victims of mileage fraud
New research by CarVertical has found that nearly 160,000 UK used car buyers could be victims of mileage fraud this year. About 1.9 million used cars are bought and sold […]
Jaguar halts UK vehicle production until 2026
Jaguar has halted vehicle production at its Castle Bromwich site as it transitions to an all-electric line-up. The brand will no longer produce F-Pace cars, which was the only model […]
Repairify retains environmental certification
Repairify has announced that its Luton and Peterlee sites have retained their ISO 14001 certifications after recent audits. Repairify met the required certification by ensuring its UK sites are compliant […]