Great Unretirement sees older techs back in work
Autotech Recruit has highlighted a growing trend in the automotive sector for older people to delay retirement or return to the workforce. Driven by rising living costs and the desire […]
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Alltruck unveils first all-electric truck
Commercial vehicle contract hire specialist Alltruck has introduced its first all-electric truck to the leasing sector. Supported by a network of approved repairers throughout the UK, Alltruck operates depots in […]
Alternatively fuelled vehicles see margins rise by 13%
Retail margins of alternatively fuelled vehicles rose by nearly 13% to £3,049 at Dealer Auction in July. Average sales prices were recorded at £14,813, with the average age of sold […]
Fleet operators see driver fines surge by 28%
Fleet operators have seen a sharp rise in driver fines in the last year, according to research carried out by Jaama. It surveyed its largest 20 customers and found the […]
Dealers back electric vehicle battery health check scheme
New research has found widespread dealership support for a recognised used electric vehicle battery health check scheme. A survey of 60 dealers revealed that 90% back the introduction of an […]
NFDA marks Results Day with Drive My Career
The National Franchised Dealers Association is marking Results Day by encouraging students to consider a career in automotive through its Drive My Career initiative. Drive My Career was launched in […]
Driving theory tests to get health check
Driving theory tests are being updated to include questions around the use of defibrillators to improve the chances of survival on the roadside. The changes are being introduced as fellow […]
Drivers extend standard warranty as car parc ages
New research has revealed that 35% of motorists who buy a car from the RAC Dealer Network extend the standard warranty. The findings come from more than 17,000 surveys carried […]
Final group of finalists unveiled for the Bodyshop Awards 2025
Bodyshop Magazine is delighted to announce the final group of finalists in the non-technical categories of the Bodyshop Awards 2025. With more than 300 submissions this year, it has been […]
Pothole breakdowns spike in July, warns The AA
New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July. After falling numbers in the first half of the year, call-outs rose […]
Penalty points for unroadworthy vehicles up 52% in 2024
The number of people penalised for driving unroadworthy vehicles has gone up by 52% in a year, according to the RAC. It analysed data received from the Driver and Vehicle […]
Group 1 Automotive adopts Mad Devs dealer tech
Mad Devs is supporting Group 1 Automotive UK to roll out iStoreDOCS across its 115-strong dealership network. The solution is being deployed to strengthen customer engagement and streamline operational performance […]
