Car production stunted by supply issues
UK car production dropped 19.2% in the first six months of the year, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 95,792 […]
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CRU falling short as claims figures fall
A freedom of information request has revealed falling motor claims figures from the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU). Only 93,113 motor claims were recorded in the second quarter of 2022, down […]
Motor claims inflation set to keep rising
UK motor claims inflation is set to continue rising, according to analysts at J.P. Morgan. They say this is because of continued supply chain issues coupled with wider inflationary pressures. […]
CV production a third up from pre-Covid levels
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Fleets facing unprecedented tyre inflation
Rising tyre costs are putting fleet managers under more strain than ever. According to i247 Group, tyre prices will continue to rise, probably by double-digits, due to increased manufacturing costs […]
Dealers caught napping by EV surge
More than half of retailers admit to being unprepared for the growing customer demand for electric vehicles. According to a survey carried out by Auto Trader, 51% of dealerships say […]
Carlac appointment consolidates northern footprint
Carlac has announced that Darren Inchliffe has been named business development manager for the North East of England. He joins the paint and materials supplier with over 25 years of […]
Human factor key to sales experience
New research has found that people over processes matter more to car buyers. Auto Express’s latest Driver Power ownership satisfaction survey said that while dealers focus heavily on processes, high […]
Ben service to ease money worries
With one in five people in the automotive sector struggling to keep up with inflation, industry charity Ben is offering free access to its Life Coaching service. The service is […]
Fix Auto Slough unveils new site
Fix Auto Slough has cut the ribbon on its new repair centre. The new centre is fitted with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, central to which is a dedicated ‘Tech Bay’ […]
AW celebrates apprenticeship successes
AW Repair Group is celebrating its first cohort of apprentices completing their end point assessments through the IMI. The group that signed up at AW’s first Apprentice Showcase Event in […]
Retailers remain car buyers’ top choice
The majority of car owners (55%) still buy their car from a car showroom, increasing to 64% of over 55s, compared to just 38% of under 34s. The survey of […]
