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SMMT report reveals falling carbon footprint

The annual Sustainability Report produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that UK automotive manufacturers have shrunk the carbon footprint of production to its lowest level […]

Used values increase in May

BCA has reported that used car values improved in May, up by one per cent to an average price of £8,403. Performance against guide prices improved by 1.6% compared to […]

More customers consider insurance fraud

New YouGov findings published by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) suggest a growing number of young adults could turn to insurance fraud as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. As many as […]

Robertson named Gemini Apprentice of the Year

Gemini Taunton apprentice Cahal Robertson was named Mike Watts Apprentice of the Year at the company’s annual awards night, held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre near Coventry. Robertson recorded the […]

IMI renews British Motor Show partnership

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the British Motor Show have renewed their partnership for 2023 with the announcement of an all-new Tech Hub sponsored by the IMI. […]

VW Commercial Vehicles names new sales director

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have appointed Tom Macintyre as head of direct sales in the UK. He will take over from David Hanna, who moves to Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles as head […]

CV sales soar despite EV slump

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market has risen for the sixth consecutive month, growing by 31% to 34,630 units in the best June since 2019. This is according to […]

Used car prices up for 39th consecutive month

Second-hand car prices are accelerating at their fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Index. With an average retail value of £17,756, June […]

GWM ORA partners Sinclair Group

GWM ORA UK has announced a new partnership with Wales’ largest automotive retailer, Sinclair Group. The brand has launch initially with one site in Swansea. The news follows the announcements […]

TrustFord raises funds for RNLI

TrustFord has helped raised more than £4,000 for the RNLI. In conjunction with the Capri Club NI, RS Owners Club Northern Ireland and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Trustford […]

New car market surges by 25%

The new car market grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The June performance marks […]

Test drives on the wane

One in three British motorists (29%) didn’t arrange a test drive with their most recent new car lease or purchase, an independent new study has revealed. Mobility provider SOGO researched […]