Drug driving deaths jump 50% in a year – AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drug driving deaths, according to research carried out by The AA Charitable Trust. Between 2022 and 2023 drivers killed under the influence of […]
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Mima Rybanska joins Auto Windscreens in newly created role
Auto Windscreens has appointed Mima Rybanska to the newly created role of head of strategic partnerships. With 10 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Rybanska joins the business from WhoCanFixMyCar […]
Ian Pugh named MD of newly formed Advantage Group
Fix Auto UK managing director Ian Pugh has been appointed as group managing director for the newly formed Advantage Group of Companies. The UK-based group encompasses Fix Auto UK, Advantage […]
Safest car of the year shortlist unveiled by Thatcham
Thatcham Research has unveiled the contenders for the 2025 What Car? Safety Award, which identifies the safest car of the year available on UK roads. The vehicles on the shortlist […]
ZEV Mandate to hit new car sales for five years
The ZEV Mandate will have a negative impact on new car sales for at least five years, according to new analysis from Cap HPI. It believes new registrations will flatline […]
HELLA Academy opens doors to next generation of technicians
Following a successful pilot in 2024, HELLA Academy has announced plans to host additional college open days throughout 2025 at its IMI-approved training centre in Banbury. Designed to inspire and […]
Committee labels UK roads a national embarrassment
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has labelled UK roads a national embarrassment and said the government does not have a long-term plan for fixing them. It […]
Repair capacity enhanced with major ChipsAway investment
ChipsAway South Essex has announced that a major investment in a new 5,000 sqft Car Care Centre will see repair capacity enhanced. The upgrade in facilities will enable the business, […]
BCA reports high vehicle buyer demand
BCA has reported a sales spike in the week between Christmas and New Year, with high vehicle buyer demand continuing into 2025. Across the final week of 2024 sales volumes rose […]
Fix Auto UK joins automotive gender equality club
Fix Auto UK has underlined its commitment to automotive gender equality by joining the Automotive 30% Club as a Silver Member. Founded by Julia Muir in 2016, the Automotive 30% […]
New data reveals motor premiums fell 16% in 2024
New data has revealed that motor premiums fell 16% in a year after four successive quarters of lower prices during 2024. According to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, […]
Advanced pothole repair technology key to road maintenance
The Pothole Partnership has called for greater use of innovation and advanced pothole repair technology to deliver more long-lasting repairs. The partnership is made up of The AA, British Cycling, […]