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The top 20 towns offering the best value used cars have been revealed by new research carried out by AA Cars. Its study analysed 200 towns and cities in the […]

The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has appointed Shona Johnstone to the position of chair. She joins the board in April from the Thames Estuary Growth Board […]

The retail value of vehicles sold on Dealer Auction topped £500m last year, with 919,164 bids in 2024. With total sales reaching £510,800,000, Dealer Auction has estimated trade profit for […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has backed the government’s focus on stability and growth, outlined in its Spring Statement. However, it has called for more support dedicated to […]

Fix Auto Redhill has highlighted the Standox sustainability benefits it has realised since switching to Axalta‘s premium brand eight months ago. The repairer made the move to reduce both energy […]

US President Donald Trump has announced he will impose new 25% import tariffs on cars and car parts. Taxes will be imposed on imported cars from 2 April with charges […]

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Spring Statement as a ‘missed opportunity’ to stimulate the growth in the automotive sector. It said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed […]

UK automotive production fell 11.6% to 82,178 units in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 10,787 fewer cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and […]

Nearly a half of automotive apprentices either leave the programme early or fail their End Point Assessments. Figures have revealed that the national apprenticeship achievement rate was just under 55% […]

Nominations for Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious 30 UNDER 30: RISING STARS in partnership with 3M will close at MIDNIGHT on MONDAY, 31st MARCH. That’s just five days from today! Don’t miss […]

Bodyshop Consulting has announced an extra date for its IMI-approved Bodyshop Management Course: ‘Getting Results and Making a Profit’. The additional course will be held on 15 May at IMI […]

Average electric vehicle mileage has exceeded that of petrol cars every month since April 2023, according to new data from Solera cap hpi. It found that in January 2015 the […]