EV discounts surge by 323%
Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew […]
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NBRA calls for more action after Autumn Budget
The NBRA has recognised new support measures for industry in its Autumn Statement, but has called for further measures tailored to the automotive repair sector to ease the burden on […]
Van theft hotspots revealed
A new report has identified the UK’s van theft hotspots, with South Yorkshire topping the list. According to data released by Go.Compare Van Insurance, more vans were stolen in this […]
SMMT and Ben team up to drive apprenticeships
Britain’s automotive industry has introduced a new pilot scheme to helps fund driving lessons for new apprentices in the sector. Drive to Thrive has been launched by the Society of […]
Bentley reaches South Pole sustainability standards
Bentley has been awarded ‘Net Zero Plastic to Nature’ status for a second consecutive year. The internationally-recognised accreditation, from the climate company, South Pole, followed a rigorous waste stewardship appraisal […]
Car premiums makes up 20% of young driver salaries
New data has found that young drivers are spending more than 20% of their annual income on car insurance. According to figures from the House of Commons Library, the average […]
FMG Repair Services signs new training partnership
FMG Repair Services, which operates 65 repair sites nationwide, has signed a new training partnership with Eco Repair Systems. The partnership will see Eco Repair Systems supply its latest plastic […]
DLG secures IMI approval
Direct Line Group has received IMI training accreditation, meaning it can now design and deliver certified training programmes in-house. This will enable it to identify current and emerging skills gaps […]
Demand spikes for used EVs
The average price of a used car fell one per cent in mid-November, according to Auto Trader data but demand remains strong, particularly for alternatively fuelled vehicles. It found that […]
Richard Hardie agrees BCA partnership
North East dealer group Richard Hardie has agreed an exclusive one-year remarketing deal with BCA. The group operates dealerships in Sunderland, Ashington and Silverlink, Wallsend. It will offer around 500 […]
Axalta named exclusive BMW supplier
Axalta has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 Europeans countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and […]
SYNETIQ celebrates Professional Vehicle Recycling Award
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has received the Vehicle Recycling Company (Large) Award at the 2023 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards. The accolade, which recognises business excellence within the vehicle recycling […]