Van operators predict larger fleet sizes
New research has found that optimism among van operators is growing with more than a third expecting to increase the size of their fleets. According to the 2026 Arval Mobility […]
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Stolen vehicles and parts recovered in police clamp down
A three-month police operation has recovered stolen vehicles worth £1.9m, car parts valued at £1.5m, as well as signal jammers, key scanners, cloned plates and engine cranes. Operation Bumblebee, led […]
Light commercial vehicle sales rise for third straight month
New light commercial vehicle sales rose 12.2% in June to 31,602 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The third consecutive month […]
Used electric car market at a tipping point
The used electric car market in the UK grew by nearly a third in the first quarter of the year. This follows a 45% increase in 2025 and means the […]
Think! relaunches drug driving campaign
Road safety charity Think! is relaunching its ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ campaign to warn motorists against the risks of drug driving. Government figures show that 21,791 people […]
UK’s drink driving hotspots revealed
New research has identified the areas in the UK with the highest number of drink driving penalty points. Released to mark Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs from 6-12 July, the […]
New recruitment strategy sets foundation for growth
A new recruitment strategy has transformed workshop performance and enabled expansion plans for an independent repairer in Sheffield. The Garage Sheffield turned to Easy2Recruit to help it overcome industry-wide recruitment […]
New dashboard offers greater insights to fleet operators
Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a new dashboard to help fleet operators manage increasingly complex modern challenges. FleetWave Dashboard introduces multi-dashboard functionality, meaning businesses can create different dashboard views for […]
Used car sales on motor auctions remains strong
The National Association of Motor Auctions has reported that the sale of used cars among its members remains strong. It’s latest market review found healthy consumer demand for quality stock […]
Revive! Auto Innovations secures major investment
Revive! Auto Innovations has secured investment from Mobeus Equity Partners to support the next phase of growth. The investment will drive network growth in new areas, technician recruitment, technology development, […]
Rise in new car sales driven by electric vehicle uptake
New car sales rose 11.4% in June to 213,166 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sales to private buyers was up 12.5%, […]
HR Owen goes live with Autofinity ViHUB platform
Retail group HR Owen is now live with the Autofinity ViHUB inventory and marketing platform. ViHUB has been designed to offer a single hub where new, used and pipeline vehicles […]