Used car sales dip after Autumn Budget
Used car sales in the UK declined by nearly nine per cent immediately after the Autumn Budget, indicating a potential fall in consumer confidence. According to Marketcheck, used car sales […]
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New car sales set to near two million next year
New figures predict that new car sales in the UK will rise two per cent next year to about 1.98 million units. According to Auto Trader analysis, sales will increase […]
UK van market overlooked in electric vehicle sales talks – AFP
The UK van market has been overlooked in government talks with manufacturers around the ZEV Mandate, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The government met vehicle manufacturers this […]
SMMT responds to ZEV Mandate commitment from government
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said it will work with the UK government to identify any necessary adjustments to ZEV Mandate targets. Vehicle manufacturers met government officials […]
New car sales numbers paint misleading picture
New research has found that new car sales across Europe’s largest 28 market fell marginally in October and are up just one per cent for the year. According to JATO […]
Only 2% of UK drivers would pass driving theory test today
A recent survey has revealed a startling lack of road safety knowledge among UK drivers, with just 2% of participants passing a driving theory test. Conducted by Carmoola, the car finance […]
FMGRS appoints Kris Hurd as new operations director
FMG Repair Services has appointed Kris Hurd as operations director (Bodyshops). With 30 years of experience in the bodyshop industry, Hurd joined the FMG Repair Services team in 2022 as […]
Pothole claims surge as councils count the cost
Pothole claims submitted to 18 local authorities soared from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 last year, according to analysis carried out by the RAC. It submitted a Freedom of Information […]
ZEV Mandate puts future UK investment at risk – Nissan
Nissan has said the ZEV Mandate is outdated and risks future UK investment after the government confirmed it remains committed to the 2030 deadline. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business […]
Ford job cuts confirmed after falling EV sales
Ford will cut up to 800 jobs in the UK over the next three years as a result slowing electric vehicle sales. The move is part of a wider cost-cutting […]
UK automotive market warned of falling supply
A new report by Cox Automotive has warned that the variety of new models being launched into the UK automotive market is likely to fall substantially in the next year. […]
Used electric vehicles save drivers up to £1,600
Used electric vehicles could save their owners up to £1,600 a year, according to new analysis carried out by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank. The research […]