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Enterprise launches national recruitment drive

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will recruit 1,454 graduates across its regional network of more than 450 UK rental branches over the next 12 months. It is also recruiting 450 undergraduates for 12-month […]

Stolen vehicles sold on at cut prices

New research commissioned by Direct Line Motor Insurance has revealed that car thieves sell vehicles on for about just five per cent of their value. Interviews with car thieves found […]

Safe Fleet appoints new MD

Steve Powell has joined Safe Fleet as managing director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite is the UK’s leading brand in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle […]

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event earns industry accolade

Messe Frankfurt UK has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Achievement category in the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket awards. It has been recognised for its […]

ABI calls for IPT freeze

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging the Chancellor to freeze the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the Autumn Statement, which will be delivered on 17 November. […]

Ancaster Group renews BCA partnership

Ancaster Group has extended its remarketing partnership with BCA for a further three years until the end of 2025. As part of the deal, BCA will continue to support the […]

IAAF announces growing membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Jepson & Co has joined it membership. A leading manufacturer of number plates and kits, Jepson & Co is a fourth-generation […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

First Line shortlisted for IAAF award

First Line has been shortlisted for the ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ award by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The nomination is testament to the company’s commitment to constantly […]

GEM backs Road Safety Week

Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging every road user to get involved in Road Safety Week, which runs from 14-20 November. The theme for Road […]

Car thefts up nearly a quarter

Vehicle theft has risen by 22% in the last year, according to data released by Statista. It found the cost of living is contributing to the rising incidents. In response, motorists […]

Costs spiral for owners of older cars

More than half of motorists with older cars are holding on to them for longer because of the cost-of-living crisis. A Motorpoint survey of 2,000 UK drivers with cars that […]