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 […]
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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 […]
Used prices rise in January
The average price of used cars rose 7.4% on a year-on-year, like-for-like basis in January. According to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, the average price rose to £14,155, marking […]
British Motor Show to feature electric focus
The British Motor Show will this year feature the Select Electric Motor Show. Occupying an entire hall, the show will include all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV […]
Fix Auto welcomes nine new apprentices
Fix Auto UK is launching nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme. As part of the programme, which is supported and sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, the apprentices will […]
Tech consultancy launched to aid industry
A new consultancy has been launched to help dealers and manufacturers make better use of technology. Two former cap hpi senior managers Jon Sheard and Amanda Morgan have teamed up […]
IMI warns against declining apprenticeship numbers
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged the automotive industry to use the start of National Apprenticeship Week to re-engage with apprenticeship schemes. It says that securing a […]
Autotech Academy to link interns with industry
The Autotech Group has introduced a new division, Autotech Academy, to help newly qualified technicians get onto the automotive career ladder. Providing qualified college leavers with a gateway into the […]