New car sales hit post-pandemic high – SMMT
New car sales in the May hit their highest levels since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported a […]
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Manager burnout a growing concern, warns AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals has warned the industry that burnout among managers is becoming a growing concern. It has found that the challenge of coping with a rapidly changing […]
IAAF calls from higher mandatory minimum MOT fee
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is calling for a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85. Under current regulations £54.85 is the maximum MOT fee, but the IAAF believes this […]
Used BYD sales set new UK record
Demand for used BYD models reached record levels in April as the Chinese brand continues to increase its UK presence. According to used car market data provider MarketCheck, BYD sales […]
Brake renews relationship with Geotab
Road safety charity Brake has renewed its partnership with Geotab, a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights. As an Associated Partner, Geotab has pledged £10,000 to […]
Electric vehicle battery health enhanced with SVA deal
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has appointed Generational as its electric vehicle battery health check partner as it campaigns for a new remarketing industry standard in this area. Generational, which was […]
NFDA urges government to accelerate ZEV Mandate review
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has joined other industry stakeholders lobbying for an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. The government is not planning to announce results of its […]
Driving tired contributes to a quarter of serious collisions
Motorists have been warned against driving tired with fatigue a factor in one in five crashes and one in four fatal or serious incidents. Government statistics suggest driving tired plays […]
Affordability shifting UK’s used car market
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, affordability is driving customer behaviour in the UK’s used car market. According to the latest analysis from Cazoo, average used car prices in May rose […]
Road Fuel Monitoring report reveals lack of competition
Drivers are paying more for fuel than they should in a competitive market, according to the latest CMA Road Fuel Monitoring report. It found that retail margins increased in March […]
Cambria Automobiles acquires luxury Harwoods site
Cambria Automobiles has acquired Bentley and McLaren New Forest from Harwoods as part of a wider strategy to expand its luxury retail operations. As part of the deal, Bentley and […]
Fuel price rises forcing drivers off the road
A new study has revealed that drivers are spending an average of £18.20 more to fill up with petrol following recent fuel price rises. For diesel drivers, the hike is […]