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Nissan Qashqai tops safety ratings

Euro NCAP’s latest testing rated the assisted driving systems of both the Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 as ‘very good’. The new Qashqai, already an outstanding performer in Euro NCAP’s […]

BCA and SsangYong agree logistics deal

SsangYong Motors UK and BCA have agreed a new logistics partnership that will support SsangYong meet customer needs. BCA is the leading end-to-end, fully digital B2B used car marketplace across […]

Used car market enjoys strong start

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]

Industry mourns sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom

Morelli Group has announced the sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom, a colleague and friend to many people within our industry. He lost his battle with cancer on 5 May, surrounded […]

Agile adopts Audatex data

Audatex, a Solera company, has announced that insurtech Agile Developments is launching a new Agile Claim that will leverage Audatex data to help predict if a vehicle is repairable or […]

SsangYong widens Wales footprint

SsangYong Motors UK has announced that Wales-based Cawdor Cars has joined its dealer network with immediate effect. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motor UK, said: “We are delighted to […]

Carlac signs up to School of Thought

Automotive supplier Carlac has become a corporate partner of The School of Thought. The School of Thought’s single goal is to secure and attract the industry’s workforce of tomorrow through […]

Ben launches new loneliness initiative

Automotive charity Ben is marking the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week by shining a light on loneliness. It has said that, following two years of disruption and periods of […]

Used car prices levelling off

The average price of a used car increased by 32.2% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Although it marks the 25th month of consecutive […]

Average premiums lowest for seven years

The average price paid for motor insurance in the first quarter of 2022 fell by five per cent to its lowest level in nearly seven years. According to the Association of […]

Fuel prices settle in April

Fuel prices eased slightly in April, after three months of continuous rises. According to RAC Fuel Watch data, the average price of petrol dropped by 0.5p to 162.75p a litre over […]

Congestion clogging up local roads

More than half of adults in the UK believe there is too much traffic congestion in their local area. A new opinion poll carried out Ipsos and reported in TransportXtra […]