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Ben launches Christmas Appeal

Ben has launched a new Christmas Appeal which aims to raise at least £500,000 to ensure it can support the record numbers of people calling on its services this year. […]

Bus and coach sales in the slow lane

The UK new bus and coach market fell by 19.8% in the third quarter, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Single-deck buses were the only vehicle […]

Used price growth remains unchecked

Despite rising inflation, the record levels of used car price growth shows no sign of easing, with average prices increasing a massive 26.9% last week on a year-on-year (YoY). According […]

Cazoo continues international expansion

Cazoo has announced that it has acquired Swipcar, Spain’s leading consumer car subscription marketplace. Founded in 2018, Swipcar has grown to a team of around 100 staff based in Barcelona […]

EV drivers say public charging inadequate

Nearly half of electric car buyers in the country do not know where their nearest public charging station is. According to new research by What Car?, based on feedback from […]

HGV sales stumble through third quarter

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 8.4% in the third quarter of 2021, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decrease saw […]

Copart confirms new Super Centre

Copart is developing a new 68-acre Super Centre in East Anglia as part of its continued growth strategy. The new site will become the largest vehicle storage and processing centre […]

Online platform generates £1m for aftermarket

Fit It For Me, the online platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts that matches vehicle owners with independent garages, has helped to generate £1m of additional labour for the independent […]

Tracker appoints insurtech specialist

Insurance telematics and theft management solutions provider Tracker Network has appointed insurtech expert Luke Anyon as insurance sales director.  The move signifies the business’ commitment to accelerating its marketshare within both the personal and commercial lines insurance markets.  He […]

Enterprise expands EV option in Scotland

Enterprise has expanded its vehicle rental and electric vehicle operations in Dundee with the opening of its largest Scottish site. It has invested about £900,000 in the new site, which […]

Evolution of the spray gun

A successful bodyshop simply wouldn’t function without the spray gun – a tool which has been around since the 1800s and has continued to evolve to make the painter’s job […]

Used car values top £11k

Average used car values at BCA in October surpassed £11,000 for the second month running. October used car values averaged £11,295 – the second highest value on record and maintaining […]