Motor insurance prices stubbornly high in Northern Ireland
Motor insurance prices in Northern Ireland fell just £2 in the last quarter compared to decreases of £50 in the West Midlands and £30 in London. According to new data […]
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Fuel prices not falling fast enough – RAC
Fuel prices have fallen for seven days in row, but the RAC says prices are not falling as far or as fast as they should. It has reported that the […]
Electric MG4 proves most popular used car
The electric MG4 is the fastest-selling used car on the Auto Trader platform so far in April. It is finding a buyer in just 14 days, compared to the market […]
Young drivers unaware insurance is compulsory – MIB
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed that 25% of young drivers do not realise that motor insurance is a legal requirement. It has launched Operation Drive Insured to raise awareness […]
Electric vehicle drivers only charge twice a month
Most electric vehicle drivers only have to charge their cars twice a month, according to new analysis by Close Brothers Motor Finance. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has […]
SMMT warns against new ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned the government against introducing stricter ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs. The government is preparing new regulations around zero emissions for the […]
Used electric vehicles sales hit record high
Used electric vehicles sales set a new monthly record in March, according to new data released by used car data provider Marketcheck. It reported that 32,880 used electric vehicles were […]
Johan Verbois appointed CARA executive director
The Car Remarketing Association Europe has appointed Johan Verbois as its first executive director. He was selected from a shortlist of 10 European candidates based on his extensive industry experience, […]
Annual cost of car ownership surpasses £5,000
The average annual cost of car ownership has been calculated at £5,027. Much of this comes from depreciation, with analysis from Carwow finding that the value of a new car […]
Andy Barratt appointed chairman at Automotive Insights
Automotive Insights has appointed Andy Barratt as chairman of its advisory board. The Manchester-based company provides market intelligence to the sector based on monthly surveys of more than 1,000 motorists. […]
GSF Car Parts expands Northern Ireland service
GSF Car Parts has expanded its national network with the opening of a brand‑new branch in Newtownards. The new site will boost availability and service levels for customers across County […]
Worries mount over unexpected repair bills
Nearly half of drivers are concerned about unexpected repair bills following an MOT test. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Scrap Car Comparison, 46% of respondents […]