A fifth of fleets report longer vehicle downtimes
More than a fifth of fleets have reported that vehicle downtimes have increased in the last 12 months. Workshop capacity, a lack of trained technicians and poor parts availability have […]
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New car sales rise for ninth straight month
New car sales rose 13.7% in August to 94,236 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This means new car registrations have grown […]
IAAF welcomes Halfords as latest member
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Halfords Group has become its latest member. Halfords is the UK’s leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services and, […]
Young drivers say ICE cars as obsolete as landlines
More than half of young drivers want their first car to be electric, according to new research by E.ON Next. Its survey found that 55% of 17 to 20-year-old learner […]
Convictions for defective tyres increase in the UK
New data has revealed that there were 5,662 convictions for defective tyres in the UK last year. The provisional Criminal Justice System statistics highlights the risk motorists are taking by […]
Cambria Group adds Renault and Dacia to Invicta network
Cambria Group has announced it has added Renault and Dacia to its Invicta Motors division in Bolton. The dealership is now trading as Invicta Renault Dacia Bolton, offering new and […]
New homeowners urged to update driving details
New homeowners risk fines of £1,000 by not informing the DVLA of their new address. Temporary car insurance providers Dayinsure surveyed 2,000 people and found that 52% admitted to not […]
Automotive apprenticeships fall as funding goes unused
Automotive apprenticeships fell by one per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of the 2025/26 academic year, according to a new report from the IMI. This compares to an eight […]
Drive Motor Retail apprentice named among 30 Under 30
Drive Motor Retail apprentice Tayla Bennison has been recognised in Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious 30 Under 30: Rising Stars Awards. The 30 Under 30 Awards celebrate young professionals making an impact […]
Road safety charity Brake welcomes Delphi as corporate partner
Road safety charity Brake has begun a new corporate partnership with vehicle parts provider Delphi. As part of the partnership, Delphi will back Brake’s work campaigning for safer roads and […]
Drivers stick with worn tyres to cut costs
One in 10 motorists in the UK avoid booking MOTs or replacing worn tyres due to cost pressures. Research carried out by the RAC revealed that young drivers are most […]
Motorists back higher penalties for drug-driving
Almost a third of motorists believe penalties should be higher for drug-driving than for drink-driving, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 29% of drivers back […]