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SUVs dominate list of fastest-selling used cars

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed as the UK’s fastest selling used car, taking an average of just 22 days to leave forecourts. According to Auto Traders Fastest Selling […]

Traffic set to surge

Nearly half of drivers are planning to use their cars more than normal in the next two months, with 57% heading to the countryside and 56% to the coast. This […]

Axalta renews AutoRaise partnership

AutoRaise has announced that Gold Partner Axalta has renewed its partnership for a fourth year. Steve Thompson, AutoRaise vice chair, said: “We are thrilled that Axalta has decided again to […]

Kia raises the bar in Europe

Kia has achieved record market share in Europe this year, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). It recorded a 3.9% market share in the first […]

Fuel prices highest since 2013

Petrol prices are at their highest level in eight years. According to the AA, average prices now have hit 133p a litre, almost 20p higher than in November. Diesel prices […]

Sytner celebrates skills finalists

Sytner Group recognised its most talented technicians at Goodwood Festival of Speed. More than 600 technicians from across its brands entered its 2020 Elite Technician programme challenge. These were whittled […]

Test and Trace threatens car manufacturing

Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant could be disrupted by a lack of staff. It has confirmed that up to 900 employees, more than 10% of its workforce, is having to […]

Support grows for 20mph speed limit

Nearly half of drivers support reducing the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in urban areas. According to research from IAM RoadSmart, 44% of drivers surveyed agree all current 30mph […]

‘Freedom day’ won’t impact staycations

The aftermarket industry boon expected from a summer surge in staycations is not expected to wane despite the easing of international travel restrictions. Research from Autoglass found that 85% of […]

Cinch strengthens management team

Online used car marketplace cinch has bolstered its team with two new appointments. It has named Leanne Thames as operations director and Amy Townsend as senior marketing director. Thames joins […]

TruckEast recognises longest-serving technician

TruckEast’s longest-serving Scania technician David Keeling is retiring this month after 50 years employment at TruckEast Stowmarket. His service was recognised at a ceremony on 7 July, when Keeling was […]

Industry responds to government ‘greenprint’

The government’s ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all transport by 2050 has received a mixed response from the automotive industry. The plan includes banning the sale of all petrol and diesel lorries […]