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HGV sales gather momentum

British demand for new heavy goods vehicles grew by 14.9% in the third quarter with 11,531 trucks joining Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

Ben unveils new five-year plan

Automotive charity Ben has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to provide even greater support for the industry. Ben has experienced a significant increase in service demand since 2018, managing […]

Buyers cool on EVs amidst rising costs

New research has revealed that more than a third of car buyers decided against an electric car because of the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of 2,525 UK drivers conducted by […]

Prasco UK announces website upgrade

Prasco UK has announced it is redeveloping its website for the third time in as many years. The leading supplier of independently certified non-OEM replacement parts has invested significantly in […]

John Clark Motor Group reveals Elite apprenticeship plan

Scotland-based dealership John Clark Motor Group is working with Elite Training and Consultancy to develop IT apprentices to support the group’s continued growth. John Clark comprises 38 businesses, including five […]

Arnold Clark signs tech deal with cap hpi

Arnold Clark has signed a new multi-year deal with cap hpi to enhance its technology capabilities with vehicle valuations and forecast data. cap hpi provides decision support data and software […]

CitNOW announces BMW partnership

CitNOW has partnered with the BMW Group to integrate its Workshop and CitNOW Conversations platforms with the My BMW and MINI App. This will allow retailers to interact with customers […]

IMI welcomes government reshuffle

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the government reshuffle and is eager to share its insights with the relevant newly-appointed cabinet members. Hayley Pells, policy lead, said: “The […]

Research reveals MOT blind spot

New research has revealed that 38% of UK drivers are unaware their vehicles are legally required to undergo an MOT test every year. That means that of the 41.2 million […]

Revive! and ChipsAway take BFA Awards honours

Repairers Revive! and ChipsAway took top awards at the 2023 British Franchise Awards. Revive! took home the ‘Leadership and Culture Award’ while a ChipsAway franchisee operating across Exeter, Torbay, Torquay […]