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Demand cools for used cars

New data from the AA Used Car Index has revealed that price growth for the most popular second-hand models has slowed sharply It found that prices for the top 20 […]

Volkswagen ID Buzz lives up to the hype

The Volkswagen ID Buzz has been crowned What Car? Car of the Year 2023. It was named the best new car to be launched in the past 12 months at […]

IMI unveils Automotive Diversity Network

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network. Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come […]

Industry gears up for EV Ready debut

EV Ready will open its doors at Brighton Racecourse for independent garage owners and technicians eager to draw upon the EV expertise of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest brands and respected […]

IMI backs MOT updates

The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs. To ensure MOTs remain fit for the future, the consultation is seeking views on a number […]

Copart secures Carbon Literacy Silver accreditation

Copart UK has achieved Carbon Literacy Silver Accreditation in record time, as part of its ongoing Plan-Net-Zero sustainability commitment. This achievement highlights Copart’s ongoing commitment to tackling climate change, reducing […]

Grey remains car buyers’ top choice

Grey has remained the nation’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row. More than a quarter (25.7%) of UK buyers chose the shade in 2022, according […]

Britishvolt goes into administration

UK electric vehicle battery manufacturer Britishvolt has gone into administration. The company was being established in Northumbria to meet the growing demand for batteries as EVs become more commonplace on […]

Car sales tipped for 2023 recovery

New analysis is predicting that car sales in Europe could rebound slightly in 2023. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, car sales will suffer a third year of annual decline in 2022, […]

NBRA to host aftermarket-focused webinars

The NBRA will host a series of six 45-minute webinars to highlight both the changes the industry has gone through over the last three years and the urgent need for […]

Axalta announces 2023 Colour of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems has announced that its 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year is Techno Blue. This is the ninth year the company has featured a trending colour. Axalta’s […]