News

Ghost car insurance searches up by over 2,000%

Online searches for ‘ghost car insurance’ have increased by 2,130% in the last month to more than 32,000. This is based on analysis of google trends carried out by MoneySuperMarket. […]

Stellantis launches Octago to support repair network

Stellantis has created joint venture Octago with MSX International to support its Eurorepar Car Service network (ERCS). Bringing together Stellantis’s parts distribution strength and MSX International aftersales expertise, Octago will […]

Female vehicle technicians set to plug skills gap

Female vehicle technicians could plug the industry’s skills gap with colleges reporting a ‘dramatic shift’ in the number of women now on automotive courses. According to Autotech Academy, more women […]

HGV apprentice numbers on upward trend

New analysis of government data has revealed a significant increase in HGV apprentice numbers. According to figures from the Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Work and Pensions […]

AutoGraphics launched to link buyers with best models

Automotive Insights & Research Services has announced a new data partnership with Regit and the launch of AutoGraphics. AutoGraphics will enable clients to explore consumer attitudes, behaviours and purchase intent […]

Sycamore Trust celebrates charity match win

Fix Auto Dagenham raised valuable funds for the Sycamore Trust with a charity football match against Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Held at Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Fix Auto Dagenham came back from […]

Connect Video launched to streamline dealer sales

Mad Devs has unveiled Connect Video to help dealers create and send personalised vehicle videos to customers. The new integrated video communication tool allows retailers to create and send videos […]

Used electric cars dominate fastest-selling list

New data has revealed that used electric cars have accounted for 11% of all sales so far in May. Petrol models remain the most popular powertrain, according to Indicata’s latest […]

Fix Auto Daventry becomes dedicated Admiral site

Fix Auto Daventry has transformed into a dedicated, co-branded repair centre for Admiral-insured motorists. The Northamptonshire facility, part of Fix Auto UK’s portfolio of wholly-owned sites, will operate within Admiral’s […]

IAAF develops Aftermarket Skills Passport for UKGBE

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation will launch the Aftermarket Skills Passport at this year’s UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026. The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 takes place at […]

Matt Hume to lead Dunns Automotive ADAS division

Dunns Automotive has appointed Matt Hume to lead its new diagnostics and ADAS sales division. The new division will focus on supplying advanced diagnostics and ADAS calibration equipment solutions to […]