Vehicle operating costs surge by 12% in a year
Vehicle operating costs rose by 12% in the year to April, according to the latest Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs produced by Logistics UK. The increase was driven by a […]
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Insurance policies could be invalidated after house move
New research has revealed that 14.7 million drivers could invalidate their insurance policies by not updating details after a house move. According to MoneySuperMarket, 18% of UK drivers have delayed […]
Flexible electric vehicle training unveiled
Autotech Training has enhanced its electric vehicle training programmes to suit the needs of modern, independent repairers. More and more used electric vehicles are entering the aftermarket, making electric vehicle […]
Automotive Sustainability Report shows progress and problems
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published its latest UK Automotive Sustainability Report. The report reveals continued investment in sustainable production with the sector now producing enough onsite […]
Prices of used electric cars down 10%
New data has reported a 10% fall in values of the UK’s most popular used electric cars. According to AA Cars Used Car Index, the average price of the 20 […]
War in Iran cutting consumer spending on vehicles
New research has found that 73% of drivers say their finances have been stretched by the impact of the war in Iran. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed that 33% […]
Motor Ombudsman unveils new Liverpool hub
The Motor Ombudsman has opened a new hub in Liverpool to meet growing demand for its services. The expansion comes after demand for its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service grew […]
FMG Repair Services completes Hastings expansion
FMG Repair Services has expanded its repair network with the acquisition of the Hastings-based SLM dealership group. Previously operating as part of the Fix Auto network, the Hastings facility is […]
Drivers foot the bill for pothole repairs
Drivers are paying for pothole repairs themselves as successful claims numbers fall, according to new research. More than 600,000 potholes have been reported in the UK so far this year, […]
Government confirms eVED tax after consultation
The government has confirmed it will introduce Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028. Following a consultation on the proposed tax, drivers of electric cars will pay 3p per […]
Cambria Group cuts ribbon on sixth Chery showroom
Cambria Group will launch its sixth Chery showroom under its Invicta Motors brand later this month. Invicta represents Omoda, Jaecoo, Mazda, MG and Subaru alongside Chery. The new site in […]
Wider bus sector weighted down by weak minibus market
The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market plummeted by 50.6% in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. […]