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Solid state EV batteries backed by new funding

UK pioneer in solid-state battery technology Ilika has received further government funding to develop solid state EV batteries. It will receive a boost of £1.25m from the newly-launched Demonstrate fund, […]

Used car values rise in June – BCA

BCA has reported that average used car values improved by 3.1% month-on-month in June. Meanwhile, buyer participation and sold volumes remained positive and ahead of prior year. Its analysis found […]

Fix Auto UK and LKQ agree long-term partnership

Fix Auto UK and LKQ have signed a five-year partnership that supports long-term success and sustainability for its franchise partners. The agreement, which builds on a three-year partnership, will run […]

Most reliable popular cars ranked

The most reliable popular cars in the UK have been ranked across four key metrics. Temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover considered the most popular UK cars on repair frequency, […]

Dealerships in Ireland accused of misleading customers

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned dealerships in Ireland against pressuring motorists not to use independent repairers. It has been reported that in an attempt to steer […]

Motor Ombudsman nears one million milestone

The Motor Ombudsman has registered nearly one million contacts from consumers and businesses across the last decade. The landmark reinforces its position as the leading Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in […]

Sales of used hybrid vehicles nearly double

New research has revealed that sales of used hybrid vehicles have almost doubled in the last two years. According to analysis carried out by Marketcheck, used hybrid sales in the […]

Fix Auto Pembrokeshire joins national repair network

Fix Auto UK continues its strategic growth with the addition of Fix Auto Pembrokeshire – a long-established, family-run repair centre located in west Wales. This appointment further reinforces and strengthens […]

Electric vehicle buyers open to new brands

New research has revealed that electric vehicle buyers are more open to new or emerging brands than motorists seeking petrol or diesel models. What Car? surveyed more than 3,000 in-market […]