SORN supercars up 17% as new trend emerges
New research has revealed a sharp rise in the number of SORN supercars, with sales increasing but a third of owners opting to keep their cars in the garage. Analysis […]
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Eight in 10 fleets EV-ready, says Drive to Zero data
Nearly eight in 10 light commercial vehicles (79%) are EV-ready, meaning they could take on enough energy to carry out their daily duties if they were electric. This is according […]
LKQ SYNETIQ names Annick Jourdenais managing director
LKQ SYNETIQ has appointed Annick Jourdenais as managing director to help increase access to sustainable, affordable mobility. Jourdenais steps into the role at the joint venture from her previous position […]
EVs dominate fastest selling used cars list
Six electric models are among the 10 fastest selling used cars on Auto Trader this month, with the Kia Niro taking just 13 days on average to find a buyer. […]
Cooper Barnes Automotive secures Chinese brand approval
Cambridge-based independent repairer Cooper Barnes Automotive has secured its 20th manufacturer approval with the addition of Jaecoo & Omoda. The Chinese brands passed 25,000 sales in the UK in August, […]
Motor premiums down 9.1% but still double 2013’s average
Motor premiums have fallen 9.1% in the past 12 months despite remaining flat in the last quarter. However, the average motor insurance policy still costs more than twice as much […]
Paul Philpott named next SMMT president
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has appointed Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, as its 84th president. He will replace Mick Flanagan, vice president for Adient, […]
IAM RoadSmart celebrates support of volunteers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has celebrated its volunteers at its annual awards ceremony, held at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters. The charity is supported by more than 5,000 volunteers […]
Train to Gain adopted by Fix Auto Rochester
Fix Auto Rochester has become the first bodyshop to implement RWC Training’s new Continuous Professional Development programme, Train to Gain. Train to Gain prioritises flexible, relevant training over traditional, repetitive […]
LKQ Electriq to offer repairers specialist EV support
LKQ UK & Ireland has launched LKQ Electriq to offer independent bodyshops a repair-first solution for electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components. LKQ Electriq will offer repairers access to specialist […]
Nearly 100,000 vehicle thefts reported in a year
New crime figures have revealed that vehicle thefts remain stubbornly high, with a car is stolen in England and Wales every five minutes. Based on data from the Office for […]
UK car production down nearly a quarter – SMMT
UK car production fell by nearly a quarter to 59,010 units in October, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This represents a […]