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UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,243 units in May, significantly higher than May 2020 but also 2.2% higher than the five-year average for the month. According to the Society of […]

The number of dealers using online auctions has doubled since the first lockdown. According to a survey of 3,800 dealers carried out by CD Auction Group, trust and convenience of […]

More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]

Staycations could see UK drivers travel an extra 212 miles for their holidays this year. A survey by Euro Car Parts found that a third of motorists are planning to […]

UK car production rose dramatically in May, but supply chain challenges could hinder recovery. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 54,962 cars rolled off production […]

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has named Rob Holdcroft as head of fleet. He will step up from his position as national sales manager next month, replacing Claire English, who is moving […]

Motorpoint will create over a dozen new jobs when it opens a purpose-built vehicle preparation centre in Motherwell later this summer. The retailer is relocating its existing centre to the […]

Fixter has launched a new virtual diagnostic consultation that drivers can access from their own homes. The service offers motorists a free, 20-minute video consultation with an in-house mechanical expert. […]

A new system has been launched enabling bodyshops and cosmetic repairers to order stock automatically on a tablet. AIMS Lite has been introduced by ACIS after a successful trial at […]

The UK public remains unconvinced by fully autonomous vehicles. A new survey by CarGurus found that drivers are interested in driver assist technologies such as emergency breaking and pedestrian detection, […]

PPG will continue as the official supplier for Williams Racing. The partnership marks its 18th consecutive year of PPG’s paints and coatings continuing to ensure that Williams Racing cars achieve […]

Stellantis UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support veterans and their families. In line with this commitment, the group is already working with the Career Transition Partnership […]