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Ben Ball tickets on sale now

Automotive industry charity, Ben has launched ticket sales for Ben Ball 2023 which will take place at Old Billingsgate Market on 6 December. Ben Ball 2022 quickly sold out and […]

Government support critical to EV future in UK

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition. This is according to a new blueprint […]

Gemini cuts ribbon on Luton site

Gemini Accident Repair Centres has opened a new site in Luton. Having acquired Michael G Motors of Luton, Gemini rehoused into a brand-new, 8,500-sqft purpose-built facility on the Bilton Way […]

EV car buyers put off by public infrastructure

Less than a fifth of electric vehicle buyers would be comfortable owning an electric vehicle if they had to rely on the UK’s public charging network for recharging. According to […]

Indasa and Thatcham Research announce supply partnership

Indasa Abrasives has announced it is supporting Thatcham Research by supplying its Automotive Academy with premium surface preparation materials and sanding systems. This strategic collaboration aims to maximise individual skills […]

Automechanika Birmingham reports record registrations

Automechanika Birmingham has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are already 168% higher among bodyshops and repairers than the same period before the event was last held in 2019. […]

IMI warns against MOT extension

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that extending the date of the first MOT will significantly increase road user risk. It conducted in-depth analysis of MOT data […]

MG Cannon announces MBO

MG Cannon has announced changes to its shareholding structure following the completion of a management buyout. Shaign Hancock, Trevor Young and Dave Wheller have sold their shareholdings to group directors […]

Industry casts doubt on EV timelines

Shifting to pure electric vehicle production within current legislative times is not possible, according to more than half of respondents to a new global survey. The research, commissioned by ABB […]

Used car prices still rising

The strong start to 2023 in the used car sector continued in February as average values rose for the second month running. Values averaged £8,540 at BCA, up by £140 […]

EVs fall short of official range

Electric car drivers are being warned the real-world range of their cars in winter could be almost a third less than the official figures suggest. What Car? drove 12 of […]

Somerset Bridge enhances AX Automotive partnership

Somerset Bridge Group has extended its partnership with AX Automotive. The multi-year agreement builds on the five-year relationship between the brands, which has helped to ensure rapid onward mobility and […]