Pay-per-mile tax could force drivers off the road
A new survey has revealed that many UK drivers have cut their mileage or considered selling their cars to cut costs – and a pay-per-mile tax could accelerate the trend. […]
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Used car sales slowdown predicted by Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is predicting a slowdown in used car sales in the second half of the year, compared to its previous forecast. Its latest Insight Quarterly update is predicting 1,885,782 […]
Axalta to make its debut at Automechanika Birmingham 2025
Axalta, a global leader in automotive refinish coatings, will make its debut at Automechanika Birmingham 2025, which will take place 3-5 June next year at the NEC. As it maintains […]
Warrantywise warns of EV repair skills shortage
A shortage of EV repair skills is among the most serious skills challenges of the century. This is according to leading automotive expert, Lawrence Whittaker, CEO of Warrantywise. He believes the […]
BEDEO calls for rectrofitting solution to LCV emissions
New research has found that LCV emissions account for 40% of all emissions generated by the logistics sector. This is according to a report by McKinsey & Company. Now, electric […]
RAC warns Bank Holiday traffic will be heaviest in nine years
The coming Bank Holiday traffic is expected to be the busiest on UK roads in nine years. The RAC is expecting about 19.2 million leisure journeys to take place over […]
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 […]
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 […]