New PM must maintain road network investment
The Asphalt Industry Alliance has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to respect Labour’s £7.3bn road network investment pledge. At the end of last year the government announced a £7.3bn […]
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GSF Car Parts expansion continues in Fareham
GSF Car Parts has opened a new branch in Fareham to strengthen its presence on the south coast. The 8,760 sqft site, which forms part of GSF Car Parts’ ongoing investment programme, has access to over 45,000 […]
BYD flash charging to be a ‘game-changer’
Nine out of 10 dealers believe BYD flash charging will change the game for electric vehicles. BYD has announced it will introduce flash charging later this year, claiming that its […]
Ollie Sanderson completes endurance bike ride for Ben
BookMyGarage operations manager Ollie Sanderson has cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for automotive charity Ben. To date he has raised nearly £2,500 from the 1,123-mile […]
ServiceUp cuts repair costs with new platform
ServiceUp has launched a new fleet repair platform to cut workshop costs, vehicle downtime and manual processes. It says the solution cuts vehicle downtime by about 50%, repair costs by […]
UK automotive industry welcomes Andy Burnham
The UK automotive industry has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham but called for greater clarity around key issues impacting the sector. It says the change in leadership offers an […]
Driverless vehicles need direction from government
A new report has urged the government to set out a clearer vision for driverless vehicles or risk missing out on their benefits. CoMoUK, a national charity to promote the […]
Average used van values slide in second quarter
Average used van values fell in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest data from Manheim Auction Services. It found that average selling prices reduced from £9,505 […]
Electrics dominate fastest-selling used cars list
The top 10 fastest selling used cars in the UK this month are all electric, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. This is the first time there are […]
BCA integrates Aston Barclay sites into its network
BCA has completed the integration of all five Aston Barclay sites into its remarketing network. This comes after the acquisition of Aston Barclay by Constellation Automotive Group. The new remarketing […]
IMI urges Andy Burnham to deliver on Labour promises
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address the automotive skills crisis as a priority. It has said the skills crisis in the […]
Car colours shifting to maintain residual values
New data has revealed a significant shift in the most popular car colours since the turn of the century. Vehicle Data Global (VDG) analysed car choice colours over the last […]