Mobile phone use while driving still commonplace
New research has found that mobile phone use while driving is commonplace, with 60% of motorists admitting to taking voice calls. This comes despite 68% agreeing that voice calls are […]
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Key vehicle repair skills disappearing from workshop
Cornerstone Technologies has found that many vehicle repair skills critical to restoring cars to their pre-accident condition are being forgotten. Through its Advanced Steel and Aluminium Safe Repair Standards Training, […]
Fix Auto Tewkesbury increases franchise group to four
Fix Auto franchise partners Paul Gravell and Matthew Davies have added Fix Auto Tewkesbury to their group. The new site joins existing repair sites in their portfolio including Fix Auto […]
NFDA calls for Vehicle Excise Duty delay for electric vehicles
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to reconsider its £200 Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charge for electric vehicles. In a letter to MP Dan Tomlinson, who […]
New MOT rules for electric vans set for 1 June
The government has announced that new MOT rules for electric vans weighing 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes will come into force on 1 June. The reforms mean that new electric vans […]
Average used LCV values fall from March high point
Average used LCV values at BCA fell in April to £8,131 from March’s two-year high of £8,727. However, values were still £141 ahead of the same month last year. Stuart […]
Used electric vehicles set sales pace, reports Cazana
Used electric vehicles were the fastest selling fuel type in April, with sales volumes in March and April a third higher than in January and February. According to analysis carried […]
Liam Denning named new SIMI president
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has appointed Liam Denning as its new president. The appointment was announced at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, which was held at Killashee Hotel in […]
Peter Vardy Group announces major Scottish downsizing
The Peter Vardy Group has announced it will sell Porsche dealerships in Perth and Aberdeen to the Dutch-based Van Mossel Automotive Group. The two organisations have reached an agreement subject […]
Valeo Services UK meets demand for Chinese parts
Valeo Services UK has increased its range to provide workshops with more parts for Chinese vehicle manufacturers. It has developed long-standing partnerships with brands such as Chery, GWM, Hyundai, Kia, […]
Ben’s Year in Numbers highlights industry need
Automotive industry charity Ben has published its Year in Numbers, highlighting the growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support. The report, which covers the period from April 2025 to […]
Easy2Recruit tackles skills gap with graduate scheme
Easy2Recruit has launched a new graduate scheme to help bodyshops address recruitment and retention challenges. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between qualifications and employability by placing foreign-born but […]