IFB highlights fronting motor insurance scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has warned against a common insurance fraud tactic called ‘fronting’ being used to lower motor premiums. It has identified a growing trend for ‘fronting’, which […]
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IMI’s There’s More to Motor digital campaign on the mark
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has reported that its digital campaign to tackle the skills crisis in the sector, There’s More to Motor, is achieving considerable success. There’s […]
UK new bus sales continue post-pandemic resurgence
The new coach, minibus and bus sales sector spiked by 61.7% in the second quarter of 2024, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It […]
UK fleets urged to take anti vehicle theft security measures
New data has revealed that nearly a quarter of UK fleet owners have no security measures in place to prevent vehicle theft. According to NFU Mutual, a UK-based fleet insurer, […]
New HGV sales bounce back after slow start to 2024
New HGV sales in the UK rose 2.6% between April and June, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This comes after a decline in […]
Tracker and UK police uncover 37 chop shops
Joint operations between vehicle recovery expert Tracker Network and UK police have discovered 37 ‘chop shops’ where stolen vehicles are stripped and parts sold on. The number continues a recent […]
Used car values hit one-year high at BCA
Used car values at BCA reached their highest values in a year in July, while sold volumes were up by 14% compared to June. Average values of used cars were […]
GSF Car Parts announces Moove Lubricants deal
Leading car parts distributor GSF Car Parts has announced a strategic business relationship with Moove Lubricants to distribute Mobil-branded products. From September, GSF Car Parts will transition its premium engine […]
eBay reveals most expensive car parts sold
Online automotive marketplace eBay has revealed the most expensive parts and accessories sold on its platform for the first six months of this year. Its data has found that performance […]
SMR costs for EVs cheaper than hybrids and ICE models
Analysis of new data has found that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs for electric vehicles are significantly cheaper than for comparable hybrid and ICE models. According to Epyx, average […]
Automotive charity Ben announces new CEO
Automotive charity Ben has announced that health and wellbeing director Rachel Clift will replace Zara Ross as CEO. Clift, who was appointed following a rigorous recruitment process which included external […]
FleetCheck partners 1st Choice Insurance to lower premiums
FleetCheck has announced a new affinity partnership with 1st Choice Insurance intended to help fleets lower premiums. Through the partnership, FleetCheck technology will identify those fleets which are managing risk […]