Road rage rampant in the UK
Instances of road rage are increasing exponentially in the UK, according to new research. Google searches for ‘road rage in the UK’ have gone up by 180% year-on-year, while nearly […]
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Used electric vehicle sales spike after Middle East conflict
The average number of used electric vehicle sales each day has increased by more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflict. According to analysis of daily sales […]
National Automotive Careers Week set for 20 April
School of Thought will host its National Automotive Careers Week from 20-24 April. The week-long initiative has been created to promote the collision repair sector to the next generation while […]
Increases in fuel prices slow dramatically
Fuel prices have gone up for 43 days in a row but increases have slowed dramatically in recent days, according to the latest data from the RAC. Petrol and diesel […]
Used car sales surge £10m at Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction has reported a sharp increase in used car sales volumes and values during March. Its latest Retail Margin Monitor for March revealed that the number of vehicles added […]
Flock unveils haulage fleet insurance product
Flock has partnered with Admiral to launch a new haulage fleet insurance product. The new product combines Flock’s safety-focused approach with Admiral’s underwriting and claims expertise. Meanwhile, the self-service digital […]
Councils under scrutiny to address pothole crisis
Councils risk losing a third of their funding if they can’t prove they are effectively addressing the pothole crisis. The government has introduced new rules around funding for road maintenance, […]
Shortage of skilled technicians closing workshops
Three independent repairers have had to close recently due to a shortage of skilled technicians, according to Easy2Recruit. Easy2Recruit, which supports UK repairers with the recruitment and relocation of skilled […]
Used LCV values hit two-year high at BCA
Average used LCV values rose to £8,727 at BCA last month, the highest average price recorded in two years. This represents a rise of four per cent month-on-month and 5.6% […]
GSF Car Parts cuts ribbon on Bridgwater branch
GSF Car Parts has announced further network expansion with a new branch in Bridgwater. The 7,130 sqft unit will support customers across Somerset, offering extensive stockholding and rapid access to GSF’s […]
Electric vehicle rentals up 93% at Europcar
Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced that electric vehicle rentals increased by 93% last year. It has reported that electric vehicles accounted for nearly half a million rental days after […]
Snap-on Tools tops Elite Franchise Top 100 awards
Snap-on Tools has been named the UK’s number one automotive franchise in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 awards. It was also named a finalist in the Community Builder of […]