Rygor Auto welcomes latest cohort of apprentices
Rygor Auto has welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices as it continues to future-proof its workforce. Apprentices from the group’s Swindon, Oxford Heathrow Truck and Heathrow Van sites met at […]
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Government commits to fix UK’s pothole plague
The government has restated its manifesto pledge to fix one million potholes a year. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed Labour’s commitment to repair UK’s broken roads during a visit to […]
Used electric vehicles outperform market average
Data from cap hpi has revealed that electric vehicles were the top-performing fuel type in September. This uptick follows 24 consecutive months of depreciation which has resulted in a fall […]
Motor insurance fraud drives £1.1bn worth of fake claims
Motor insurance fraud was the most common type of insurance fraud in the UK last year, according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers. It detected £1.1bn worth […]
Motor Ombudsman New Car Code celebrates two decades
The Motor Ombudsman is marking two decades since its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars received full ‘Stage Two’ approval from the former Office of Fair Trading (OFT). […]
Car insurance overhauled with new Vehicle Risk Rating scheme
Car insurance is set to be overhauled with a new ‘Vehicle Risk Rating’ scheme replacing traditional insurance group ratings for new cars. The new scheme came into effect for new […]
Copart unveils St Helens Operation Centre
Copart UK has opened a new Operation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside. The site is the fourth new Copart Operation Centre to open its doors in recent months, joining Corby, […]
Road fatalities fall according to latest government figures
Road fatalities in the UK fell last year, according to new figures from The Department for Transport (DfT). Data shows that there were 1,624 fatalities on the roads in Great […]
CMA reports rise in headlight-related claims
Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has highlighted a worrying rise in headlight-related claims. These include dazzling incidents and an emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’. […]
Car production falls as factories continue model transition
UK car production falls by 8.4% in August, according to new figures published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With August conventionally a low output month […]
Used car values buck seasonal trends in August
Used car values bucked the traditional seasonal pressures in August as BCA’s online programme saw sold volumes continue to rise and values maintain the strong price performance seen across 2024 […]
Hybrid demand four times higher than pure electrics
A survey of over 11,000 British motorists has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) are considering buying a hybrid vehicle compared to just seven per cent who intend to […]