IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
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 […]
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Drivers urged not to take soft option
Michelin is urging drivers to improve safety by checking their tyre pressures before setting off on summer holidays after its own research found that only 47% check their tyres regularly. […]
Gridserve accelerates EV charging development
EV services pioneer Gridserve has signed a long-term, multi-million pound partnership with Dootrix to provide cloud engineering services to deliver a seamless, stress-free, electric-vehicle driving experience. Gridserve’s sun-to-wheel operations start […]
Fix Auto UK partners add Toyota and Lexus badges
Four Fix Auto UK franchise partners are celebrating after securing Toyota and Lexus vehicle manufacturer accreditation. They are Fix Auto Leicester, Fix Auto Slough, Fix Auto Mid Devon and its […]
Used car price growth eases
The rise in used car values slowed in July, slowing from a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June to 2.8%. This is according to Auto Traders Used Car Price Index, which […]
DVSA updates Code of Practice
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its ‘Code of Practice: Safety of Loads on Vehicles’. The code of practice brings together […]
Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels
New research has found that automotive apprentices in 2023 are eight per cent below what they were in 2019/2020 and 31% below what they were in 2018/2019. This is despite […]
Kia recognised for gender equality commitment
Kia UK has been named in the 2023 Best Workplace for Women list. Launched by Great Place to Work, the work celebrates the best businesses across the nation when it […]
Most motorists already comply with ULEZ
A new survey of London motorists commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK found that 61% of motorists say they drive vehicles that are compliant with the Ultra Low Emissions Zone […]
JLR gigafactory a ‘significant boost’
The automotive industry has welcomed the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover’s new EV battery gigafactory will be built in the UK. The facility, which represents a £4bn investment and is […]
EV complaints climb but from a small base
The Motor Ombudsman has reported that complaints about EVs rose slightly in the second quarter of the year. It found that between April and June motorists logged a total of […]
Repairify promotes Mullen
Repairify has promoted Steven Mullen to UK operations manager to help drive forward the delivery of its growth strategy across Europe. Mullen joined Repairify as team lead at the company’s […]