SMMT says Energy Bill Discount Scheme falls short
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to do more to support the automotive industry absorb rising energy costs. The government has announced a new scheme […]
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Rising costs named number one challenge in 2023
A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for […]
Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough
Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]
Bodyshop Solutions promotes from within
Bodyshop Solutions has appointed Tim Silsby as director. He brings to the role huge knowledge and experience of bodyshop equipment and tooling, having been on the technical sales side with […]
Delphi Technologies gears up for EV Ready show
Delphi Technologies will demonstrate how to power down and safely begin repair work on an electric vehicle at the upcoming EV Ready event, being held at Brighton Racecourse 25 January. […]
Slater appointed to accelerate Repairify’s global ambitions
Repairify has named Philip Slater as its new international product manager. His focus will be to expand the company’s overseas markets and enter new territories with its portfolio of advanced […]
Used car market remains robust into 2023
Auto Trader data suggests the used car market has entered the New Year in a robust position, with both retail prices and consumer demand stable in December. Its Retail Price […]
White remains car colour of choice
Axalta Coating Systems has revealed that white, black and grey remained the three most popular colour choices in the automotive industry last year. Its 70th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity […]
December sales rush unable to offset 2022 dip
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
IMI warns of EV training slowdown
New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified – but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training […]
LCV sales suffer as supply shortages continue
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations reached 282,139 units in 2022, a decline of 20.6% on the previous year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that […]
DK Engineering signs exclusive deal with McMurtry Automotive
DK Engineering has signed a new commercial relationship with McMurtry Automotive to act as its UK exclusive agent. McMurtry is working towards creating the world’s greatest small electric cars for […]