CV production enjoys July uptick
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew to 5,625 units in July according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production increased for the fifth consecutive month, growing by 7.5% […]
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School of Thought educates Motor Show visitors
The School of Thought was at the British Motor Show last weekend to promote the career opportunities within the automotive industry to young people, parents and guardians. Andrew Marsh, Richard […]
TrustFord drives to charity’s rescue
TrustFord has supported the Greenwich Mencap charity with the purchase of a new Ford Tourneo Connect. Greenwich Mencap campaigns for people with a learning disability within the Royal Borough of […]
Car manufacturing suffers July slump
UK car manufacturing fell for the first time since February, with output dropping 37.6% in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, just 53,438 units were made, […]
Used car price rise beginning to taper
Used car prices may have reached a ceiling, with just 4.6% between the price of a new car and a car bought a year ago. According to BuyaCar, the average […]
New reliability survey reveals best and worst models
A new survey based on feedback from more than 16,000 car owners has revealed the most and least reliable vehicles. The 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey asked owners whether their […]
Wood named Vauxhall marketing director
Vauxhall Motors has named Adam Wood as marketing director. Wood was previously with Renault Group in the UK for 14 years, and has experience in marketing communications, product marketing and […]
Irish regulator concludes motor insurance investigation
Six motor insurance companies will introduce or enhance their competition law compliance programmes after being investigated for anti-competitive practices. The investigation was carried out by Irish regulator Competition and Consumer […]
LCV disrupter preparing for UK launch
New all-electric automotive company Innovation Automotive has announced it will focus on the light commercial vehicle market when it launches in the UK later this year. The multi-brand automotive firm […]
New study predicts continued EV growth
A new study is predicting a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the electric and hybrid vehicle market between 2021 and 2031. According to ESOMAR-certified market research, short-term projections […]
ACIS supports Toyota training initiative
ACIS is supporting Toyota in a new initiative to train technicians. The vehicle manufacturer is using a damaged Toyota Supra as a skills training vehicle for technicians at its head […]
Conversion course launched to bridge HV skills gap
Remit Training has launched a new free course intended to help technicians convert light vehicle skills to heavy vehicles. It hopes this will go some way to bridging the severe […]
