LKQ SYNETIQ has appointed Annick Jourdenais as managing director to help increase access to sustainable, affordable mobility. Jourdenais steps into the role at the joint venture from her previous position […]
Six electric models are among the 10 fastest selling used cars on Auto Trader this month, with the Kia Niro taking just 13 days on average to find a buyer. […]
Cambridge-based independent repairer Cooper Barnes Automotive has secured its 20th manufacturer approval with the addition of Jaecoo & Omoda. The Chinese brands passed 25,000 sales in the UK in August, […]
Motor premiums have fallen 9.1% in the past 12 months despite remaining flat in the last quarter. However, the average motor insurance policy still costs more than twice as much […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has appointed Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, as its 84th president. He will replace Mick Flanagan, vice president for Adient, […]
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has celebrated its volunteers at its annual awards ceremony, held at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters. The charity is supported by more than 5,000 volunteers […]
Fix Auto Rochester has become the first bodyshop to implement RWC Training’s new Continuous Professional Development programme, Train to Gain. Train to Gain prioritises flexible, relevant training over traditional, repetitive […]
LKQ UK & Ireland has launched LKQ Electriq to offer independent bodyshops a repair-first solution for electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components. LKQ Electriq will offer repairers access to specialist […]
New crime figures have revealed that vehicle thefts remain stubbornly high, with a car is stolen in England and Wales every five minutes. Based on data from the Office for […]
UK car production fell by nearly a quarter to 59,010 units in October, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This represents a […]
New figures have revealed that there were nearly 100,000 abandoned vehicles in the UK last year. A Freedom of Information request by Churchill Motor Insurance found that 99,095 vehicles were reported abandoned in […]
New data has revealed that the MOT failure rate for LCVs was twice that of cars last year, resulting in longer vehicle off-road times and business disruption. According to Tyresafe, […]
