Business insurance cover at risk if techs not EV-trained
Independent bodyshops and garages across the UK are at risk of losing business insurance cover if they do not have EV-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements […]
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March sets new record for UK used hybrid vehicle sales
March 2026 was the strongest month on record for used hybrid vehicle sales in the UK, according to new data released by used car data provider Marketcheck. A total of […]
AI impact on fleet management to double in 2026
Artificial intelligence will fundamentally impact fleet management this year, according to new research. A survey carried out by Microlise found that 70% of fleet professionals believe the technology will become […]
Battery condition key to electric vehicle business buyers
Transparency around battery condition is the number one issues for businesses buying electric vehicles, according to a survey carried out by AVILOO. It questioned organisations in the UK, Sweden, Finland, […]
New partnership tackles road safety for young drivers
Confused.com has announced it has teamed up with Protect Young Drivers to improve road safety for newly qualified drivers. Protect Young Drivers, hosted by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport […]
Fix Auto Loughborough receives Tesla seal of approval
Fix Auto Loughborough is the latest repairer within Fix Auto UK to achieve official approval status from Tesla. The appointment follows a major investment by owner Paul Smith in equipment, […]
New and used car sales up in March
Used car sales rose 14% from February to March while new car sales were up nearly nine per cent. According to data from Brego, an increase in part exchanges and […]
Alex Sheward takes up new Mitsubishi Motors role
Mitsubishi Motors UK has appointed Alex Sheward as head of sales to support the company’s growth in the country. His appointment comes as the company builds a 60-strong dealer partner […]
UK car parc grows to record levels in 2025
The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]
Cazoo launches ChatGPT vehicle search app
Used car marketplace Cazoo has unveiled a new ChatGPT app for prospective car buyers. The app replaces traditional search filters with a conversational AI search tool which enables motorists to […]
Payment Assist reduces short-term rates for dealers
Finance provider Payment Assist has announced it has reduced its rates across all three-month plans. The initiative is intended to help franchised dealers improve conversion rates and remain competitive without […]
Fuel bills for van drivers rise to £1,750
Diesel van drivers in the UK are facing an annual fuel bills of £1,750, according to analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket. Diesel prices have risen to £1.91p per litre since the […]