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UK to adopt Euro 7 emission standards

The UK government has confirmed it will adopt Euro 7 emission standards next November, following a Department for Transport consultation. Euro 7 is the seventh evolution of the Euro standards […]

Fleets turn to AI to reduce operating costs

Fleets are adopting technology to reduce operating costs and deliver new efficiencies, according to epyx. Budgets are being impacted by everything from underperforming residuals values for electric cars through to […]

Used car values fall despite electric uptick

Used car values fell by 1.7% in October, which equates to around £350, according to Solera cap hpi. The fall, measured at three years and 60,000 miles, was greater than […]

Refinishing Crew set for Automechanika debut

The Refinishing Crew Facebook group is collaborating with Automechanika Birmingham to launch a dedicated hub at next year’s show. The aim is to break barriers and bring virtual friendships to […]

Valeo Service UK expands Tech Academy

Valeo Service UK is expanding its Tech Academy to help independent repairers maintain workshop productivity while upskilling technicians. The academy combines flexible digital training with focused practical sessions. It offers […]

UK vehicle production up by a third in September

UK vehicle production rose by 36.3% to 74,031 units in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The strong growth reflects the impact of an unprecedented cyber […]

Autumn Budget: automotive industry reaction

The automotive industry has described the Autumn Budget as a missed opportunity to support drivers, develop skills and improve roads. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey used the budget to […]

Mixed results for European commercial vehicle market

Europe’s commercial vehicle market delivered a mixed performance in the first three quarters of 2026, according to the Association of European Manufacturers. Its data found that the new EU van […]

BookMyGarage partners Payment Assist

BookMyGarage has teamed up with payment solutions specialist Payment Assist to enable repair partners to provide additional support to customers. Payment Assist offers interest-free payment solutions for vehicle repairs and […]

Dent-gone launches to link customers with bodyshops

A new business will launch on 1 November to increase repair volumes for independent bodyshops. Dent-gone.com connects local customers looking for car repair specialists with independent bodyshops in their area. […]

100,000 used hybrid vehicles for sale

Nearly 100,000 used hybrid vehicles are now on sale in the UK, according to the latest data from MarketCheck. It found that 99,237 used hybrid vehicles were advertised for sales […]