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Motorists still confused by car finance advice

Motorists still don’t understand car finance advice from dealerships, despite new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority intended to clamp down on dealers focusing on commission instead the best deals […]

V12 powers further growth

Used car finance solution company V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) has announced strong financial results despite the backdrop of economic uncertainty. Its recent success is largely due to its new corporate […]

Rye smiles about youth investment

Rye Street Group has revealed plans for the continued development of its apprenticeship programme. The group kickstarted its programme just over five years ago when it hosted the first ever […]

Charity calls for Graduated Licences

New research conducted by IAM RoadSmart has found overwhelming support for a 12-month minimum learning period for new drivers before they are allowed to take the practical driving test. The […]

BCA cuts ribbon on Milton Keynes site

BCA Company Supreme Wheels is opening a new £2m facility in central Milton Keynes, capable of producing 500,000 wheels annually. At 50,000 sqft, Supreme Wheels Milton Keynes is adjacent to […]

Ton up for Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens will welcome its 100th apprentice this week. The windscreen repair and replacement company has recruited 99 technician and call centre apprentices since 2016 and currently has 28 apprentices […]

MOT boom fades in February

MOT bookings have almost doubled over the last six months, according to BookMyGarage. It found bookings for just MOTs rose by 63%, while combined MOT and service bookings more than […]

CAPS reports dip in claims, transmissions

The latest collision repair industry report from the CAPS Consortium – covering unique claims and supply chain transmissions for the week ending 6 February – shows claims have dipped 15% […]

Used car market hit hard by pandemic

The UK’s used car market declined 14.9% in 2020, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 6,752,959 used car transactions […]

EVs overtake diesel and close in on petrol

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) took a 15% share of new lease car registrations in the third quarter of 2020. According to the BVRLA’s latest Quarterly Leasing Survey, plug-in and hybrid […]

Bentley announces largest apprenticeship intake

Bentley Motors has announced the company’s biggest-ever intake of trainees, coinciding with the launch of National Apprenticeship Week. In spite of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of […]

Solera updates AI-powered estimating platform

Solera has announced an update to its Artificial Intelligence-powered claims platform, which it claims will deliver 40% faster damage detection and a more intuitive system for faster, more accurate repair […]