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Supply shortages dampen car finance market

Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in November 2022 by 6% compared with the same month in 2021. […]

Defibrillator investment pays off for Baylis

A £13,000 investment to install defibrillators at each Baylis dealership has proved its worth following a near-tragic incident at its MG showroom in Gloucester. Robert Chamberlayne was visiting the Cole […]

Ben broadens service with text support

Ben has broadened the support it offers to those in the automotive industry by introducing a new text service that is available day or night to colleagues in a crisis. […]

Tevva secures European approval for electric truck

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has announced that it will begin producing its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck in volume after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA). It becomes […]

Rapid price rises at rapid charge points

Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May. According to the […]

Autotech Academy announces IMI membership

Autotech Academy’s internship initiative will enhance support for students with the addition of the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) Affiliate Membership. Membership provides students with substantial discounts and benefits, and […]

SMMT says Energy Bill Discount Scheme falls short

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to do more to support the automotive industry absorb rising energy costs. The government has announced a new scheme […]

Rising costs named number one challenge in 2023

A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for […]

Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough

Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]

Bodyshop Solutions promotes from within

Bodyshop Solutions has appointed Tim Silsby as director. He brings to the role huge knowledge and experience of bodyshop equipment and tooling, having been on the technical sales side with […]

Delphi Technologies gears up for EV Ready show

Delphi Technologies will demonstrate how to power down and safely begin repair work on an electric vehicle at the upcoming EV Ready event, being held at Brighton Racecourse 25 January. […]