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UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units, with June alone up 16.2%. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be […]

Ben is inviting the automotive industry to book tickets for the Ben Ball, which takes place at Old Billingsgate Market on 6 December. Ben has reported unprecedented sales to date, […]

The Motor Ombudsman has formed a partnership with AA Approved Garages to expand the number of independent garages adhering to its Code of Practice for Service and Repair. The partnership […]

SEAT and CUPRA UK has appointed Marcus Gossen as its new director, beginning on 1 September. He succeeds Richard Harrison. Gossen has over 23 years’ experience within the automotive industry […]

Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has doubled its vehicle storage capacity near central London. The completion of a two-phase expansion at its Rochford Operation Centre […]

Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Calum James as the new head of fleet for its van division, effective immediately. He brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously worked […]

SYNETIQ has invested in carbon projects in the UK, India and Turkey to complement its own decarbonisation plans. Working with Highland Carbon, specialists in carbon market solutions for climate action, […]

Bentley has introduced a new community investment programme as part of the company’s Beyond100 strategy called Advancing Life Chances (ALC). This new strategy, developed in partnership with the Charities Aid […]

Copart UK has secured final planning permission to expand its site in Wisbech, adding 50% to vehicle storage capabilities in Cambridgeshire. This expansion is part of Copart’s extensive reinvestment strategy […]

Pothole-related breakdowns are at their highest level in five years, according to the RAC. It attended more pothole breakdowns in the second quarter of this year than at any time […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]