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Copart extends offer with fire fraud service

Copart is offering a Fire Scenes Examination service to insurance customers to help them identify potentially fraudulent claims. Performed onsite at one of Copart’s nationwide operation centres, the service is […]

MG expands in Cheshire

MG’s network has expanded in the north west with Holdcroft Motor Group joining the network. Kevin Williams, franchise director for Holdcroft MG, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the MG […]

RMI cuts ribbon on fourth site

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills has opened its fourth training site in Lincoln. The new facility, which was opened by MP Karl McCartney, joins established facilities in Runcorn, Winchester […]

Free carbon training course announced

Vehicle salvage and dismantling company Synetiq is hosting a free online accredited carbon literacy training course on 1 November. The course includes sustainability-based training highlighting the changes that need to […]

Ben launches support package for apprentices

Automotive charity Ben is launching a new range of programmes that are specially tailored to help younger automotive people aged 16 years and old. The support is being launched on […]

European sales fall a fifth

Car registrations across 26 European markets fell 18% in August, making the 713,714 units sold the lowest recorded volume in August since 2014. However, year-to-date volume remains higher than last […]

Forecourt fiasco sees EV searches soar 1,600%

Searches for electric vehicles shot up 1,600% in a single day as a result of petrol and diesel shortages. Analysis of Google search data carried out by Carguide.co.uk revealed that […]

Copart signs up for National Inclusion Week

Copart has announced it is taking part in National Inclusion Week, which runs from 27 September to 3 October. National Inclusion Week aims to bring people and organisations together to […]

LCV values up 28% in a year

LCV values at BCA averaged £9,874 in August, the third highest average value on record. Average monthly values now have risen by £2,165 in the past year, equivalent to a […]

Used prices set to keep soaring

Average monthly used car values at BCA surpassed £10,000 for the first time ever. Historically, used car activity has been slower in August due to the peak summer holiday season […]

Tesco top of the shops for EV charging

Tesco has topped the supermarket charts for charging points. A new survey by Electrifying.com found that 45% of its stores have charging points. Morrisons was second with 40% of its […]