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Repair costs driving up car scrappage enquiries

Car scrappage enquiries rose 18% year-on-year during the summer, according to new data from National Scrap Car. It found that enquiries rose 47% in June alone, with ‘scrap my car’ […]

Average used car values dip despite EV increases

Average used car values fell by 0.9% during August, according to the latest analysis from Solera cap hpi. At the benchmark three-year, 60,000-mile point, average values reduced by £195. One-year-old […]

AION Auto UK secures Motor Ombudsman accreditation

Electric vehicle manufacturer AION Auto UK has secured accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. By signing up to the New Car Code, which covers […]

Automotive Insights acquires Factor Sales

Automotive Insights owners Eyeballs to Datapoints has acquired Factor Sales, a leading source of insight for the automotive aftermarket. The Manchester-based company is backed by an experienced advisory board including […]

Drive Motor Retail to unveil Darlington Motor Village

Drive Motor Retail will officially open its newly redeveloped Darlington Motor Village on 5 September. The launch weekend follows a £3m investment that has brought seven vehicle brands together under […]

SATA Spray Gun Design Competition winner revealed

Isle of Wight refinishing apprentice Abi Bird has been named winner of the 2026 SATA Spray Gun Design Competition. The competition was launched in collaboration with School of Thought to […]

Andy West appointed to Ramp up growth

Automotive industry veteran Andy West has joined RAMP as board advisor for strategic OEM partnerships. The appointment will support growth plans with OEMs and franchised dealer groups. West brings more […]

Electric vehicle drivers give charging the thumbs up

New research has revealed that electric vehicle drivers are finding the charging experience easier than expected. However, it found that the reality varies significantly depending on whether motorists can charge […]

Autorola marks 20-year milestone in UK aftermarket

Autorola has celebrated 20 years in the UK online remarketing sector following its acquisition of Macclesfield-based Global Remarketing in August 2006. It now has 20 global subsidiaries operating in countries […]

B-Parts continues international expansion

Online original and certified used automotive parts provider B-Parts has expanded into Poland. The expansion is part of a wider strategy of international expansion ahead of the next phase of […]

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Fleets increasingly turning to electric vehicles

More than 70% of the world’s leading fleets did not add any petrol or diesel models last year with electric vehicles their preferred choice. The latest EV100 Progress and Insights […]