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ULEZ could spark EV switch

Plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover most of the Greater London area could prompt 39.8% of car owners in London to make the switch to […]

AutoTrader delivers real-time pricing to retailers

Auto Trader has announced an upgrade to its retailer solution that will integrate the latest pricing data with retailer’s existing processes and systems. Auto Trader Connect, Valuations, will be available […]

Action needed against ‘e-scooter carnage’

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is urging the government to tackle what it calls ‘e-scooter carnage’. The Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest findings revealed that there were 1,434 casualties involving […]

Fix Auto UK announces Able To partnership

Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services). Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs […]

Steer Group unveils prestige High Wycombe site

Steer Group has opened a new, purpose-built prestige facility in High Wycombe. At 28,000 sqft, the flagship site supports approval and recommendation to repair the world’s leading vehicle brands. Fitted […]

GT Motive celebrates 500th sign up

GT Motive has welcomed its 500th repairer of the year after Eastbourne Coach Finishers signed up to its GT Global estimating platform. The company joined the UK market in 2020 […]

Admiral ‘changing repair network strategy’

UK motor insurer Admiral has announced it is changing its repair network strategy in a move that could have a telling effect on some bodyshops. According to the NBRA, Admiral […]

Manufacturing revival continues through August

UK car manufacturing output rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, up 34% to 49,901 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the performance was still […]

CV production enjoys summer spike

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 92.9% in August, with 6,132 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis manufactured. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

MOT tester disqualifications surging

New data has found that almost 700 MOT testers have been disqualified in the last two years, representing a rise of 49% compared to the previous two years. According to […]

Regional ranges in insurance premiums

New data has revealed wild variations in insurance premiums according to region in the UK. According to insurance comparison platform Quotezone, drivers in London are forking out considerably more than […]

IAAF calls for further automotive support

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that recently announced energy support packages will not be enough on their own to safeguard the future of independent repairers. Chief executive […]