Chery turns to UTAC Millbrook for R&D
Chery Automobile will open a new UK R&D Centre of Excellence at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire later this year. The initial focus of the new centre will be chassis dynamics […]
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RAC Warranty expands Scratch and Dent Insurance
RAC Warranty has responded to an aging UK car parc by expanding its cosmetic product, RAC Scratch and Dent Insurance. The enhanced offering now protects larger areas of damage, and […]
Fleets turn to longer van rental contracts
Businesses are increasingly extending van rental contracts from 12 to 24 months, according to Liquid Fleet. The shift is a response to higher vehicle costs and the preference for cost […]
Alistair Jeff appointed to lead Toot Cars
BookMyGarage has appointed automotive retail sector expert Alistair Jeff as head of its new used car sales concept, Toot Cars. Toot Cars is designed to create a more intelligent connection […]
Repairify announces enhanced Launch Tech collaboration
Repairify has announced a new enhanced collaboration with Launch Tech UK and Ireland to strengthen its support for independent workshops. Launch Tech UK and Ireland is one of the UK’s […]
Uptake of electric vans stalls on familiar issues
Uptake of electric vans is expected to remain almost flat for three years, according to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer. It found that light commercial vehicle operators […]
DRIVE35 investment to focus on zero emission vehicles
UK government will invest more than £47m in 33 automotive projects as part of its DRIVE35 programme to support innovation. The funding, taken from a £4bn DRIVE35 package, is designed […]
Average electric vehicle repair costs reach £3,479
New analysis has revealed that average electric vehicle repair costs in the UK have risen to £3,479 in the last year. This is according to the August 2026 Battery Electric […]
Ayvens extends incident management contract with FMG
Ayvens has signed a new multi-year incident management contract with FMG, extending the companies’ 20-year partnership. FMG provides 24/7 end-to-end incident management to reduce the impact of accidents on Ayvens’ […]
Dealer funding growth reflects rising retail confidence
New analysis has revealed continued growth in dealer funding through the second quarter of the year. NextGear Capital, which is part of Cox Automotive, found increases in credit availability, vehicle […]
Fuel costs inflated by lack of competition – CMA
The latest CMA report into fuel costs in the UK has revealed that a lack of competition is still leading to higher prices at the pumps. The report said that […]
DVLA goes digital for drivers reporting medical conditions
Drivers reporting medical conditions to the DVLA can save up to 10 days compared to paper applications through a new digital service. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a […]