Better UK road surfaces could save £5.5bn
Fixing potholes and improving UK road surfaces could result in savings of more than £5.5bn, according to a new report published by Citroën. Its Better Roads Manifesto reports that road […]
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Newcastle sets standard for EV-trained technicians
More repairers in Newcastle employ EV-trained technicians than anywhere else in the country, according to new analysis. Scrap Car Comparison found that 79% of the workshops in Newcastle employ at […]
Buyers seek omnichannel solution to vehicle purchase
New analysis has revealed how car buyers now use multiple channels to research their next vehicle purchase. Automotive tech company Codeweavers studied the behaviour of more than 5,000 consumers during […]
OEConnection announces epyx acquisition
OEConnection, a global technology provider for the automotive aftermarket, has announced it will acquire epyx from Corpay. It has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire epyx as well as […]
Repairify backs Remote Service Supplier Community
Repairify has announced it has become a founding member of the newly established Remote Service Supplier Community. The RSS Community, which is hosted by the European Federation representing independent automotive […]
Fix Auto Chelmsford secures Volvo approved bodyshop status
Fix Auto Chelmsford has successfully achieved official Volvo approved bodyshop status. The accreditation follows a comprehensive 12-month programme of investment that has seen the Essex repairer, which also owns Fix […]
Light commercial vehicle registrations up nearly a quarter
UK new light commercial vehicle registrations rose 22% to 28,578 units in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fourth consecutive month of growth took […]
Drivers leaving MOT bookings too late
New data has revealed that the number of drivers making MOT bookings after its expiry data has risen 60%. Research by BookMyGarage found that one year ago 10.3% of motorists […]
New car sales enjoy double-digit growth in July
New cars sales increased 11.7% in July to 156,571 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This rise means new cars sales in […]
Used electric cars tumble down list of dealer concerns
New research has revealed that dealership concerns around used electric cars has fallen to its lowest level. According to the Startline Used Car Tracker, just 33% said they are worried […]
Overheating-related callouts increase 21%
The AA has reported it attended 21% more overheating-related callouts last week than the same week in 2025. This comes after its survey of 12,500 drivers found that 63% of […]
Predictive vehicle maintenance tops fleets’ wish list
A new study has found that automated monitoring and predictive vehicle maintenance tops the new product wish list for fleet managers. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer revealed […]