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IFED uncovers spoof vehicle insurance scam

Five people have been arrested for developing and selling spoof vehicle insurance apps designed to con police officers during traffic stops. This follows an investigation by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement […]

Category N vehicles written off too quickly

New analysis has revealed that smart repairs could have prevented more than a third of Category N vehicles from being scrapped. Category N vehicles are those that the insurer has […]

Cox Automotive acquires logistics partner BLL

Cox Automotive has announced it has acquired logistics partner Bruntingthorpe Logistics Limited (BLL). BLL has provided vehicle movements into and out of Cox Automotive’s key preparation centres for many years, forming […]

New SUV Car in Modern Dealership Showroom, Shining Headlights, Ready for a Test Drive

Online reviews critical to dealership profits

Nearly two thirds of used car buyers said they would be reluctant to use a dealer with poor online reviews. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 62% of customers […]

Hybrid demand doubles in January

New data has revealed a surge in hybrid demand during January, with its market more than doubling during the month. According to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review, hybrids accounted for […]

Motor finance redress scheme imminent, says NFDA

The National Franchised Dealers Association is urging retailers to prepare for the launch of the motor finance redress scheme. The Financial Conduct Authority will introduce the scheme in the coming […]

Heavy goods vehicle sales down 10%

New heavy goods vehicle sales fell by 10% last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 40,504 new trucks joined UK roads in […]