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Car finance market reports four-digit growth

The consumer car finance market was a staggering 1,276% higher in April 2021 to the same month last year. In the first four months the year, new business volumes were […]

Remote ADAS calibrations for bodyshops

A new service has launched in the UK offering bodyshops remote ADAS calibration, OE scans, diagnostics and resets. US-based asTech has introduced its service to the UK market to help […]

Key partnership champions repair over replace

Cornerstone Technologies and The Green Parts Specialists have teamed up to offer cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly repairs to the insurance industry. Cornerstone is delivering training in repair over replace to the […]

Activate Accident Repair opens flagship bodyshop

Activate Accident Repair has opened the doors to its new flagship bodyshop in Warrington. The new repair centre – based on Europa Boulevard – takes the company’s bodyshop portfolio to […]

Corsa tops 2021 sales charts

The new Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year. According to the latest new car sales and registration figures released by the Society of Motor […]

MG Motor achieves 30% EV sales

Electric models accounted for more than three in 10 sales for MG Motor, as it took a market share of over 1.5% for the fourth month this year. The company […]

Solus MD joins Automotive 30% Club

Solus Accident Repair Centre managing director Simon Smith has become the latest member to join the Automotive 30% Club. The voluntary network of chief executives and managing directors from across […]

Fleets drive sales surge

New car registrations increased eight-fold from May 2020 to May 2021, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that new car […]

LCV market sets new May record

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market had another record-setting month, with 29,354 vans registered in May. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

Used car prices accelerate through May

Used car prices were up more than eight per cent on a like-for-like basis in May, compared to the same month last year. This is according to the Auto Trader […]

SYNETIQ joins SMMT

SYNETIQ has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it continues its mission to build a sustainable strategy. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “As a company, […]

IMI-approved centre to add ADAS/EV courses

Birmingham-based training provider Continental Automotive has achieved IMI Centre status. It now plans to deliver a full electric and hybrid electric vehicle training programme. The courses will range from one […]