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Used prices continue upward trend

Used car prices have continued to rise through August. According to Auto Trader, data from 12,500 retailers suggests that prices rose 6.2% in the week commencing 10 August compared to […]

LEVC doubles network size

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has grown its network by signing a partnership with end-to-end fleet management company Rivus Fleet Solutions. The deal adds 20 service centres to LEVC’s existing […]

Kesselgruber named new GKN president

GKN Automotive has named Dirk Kesselgruber as the new president of its ePowertrain division. He will be tasked with boosting the GKN eDrive business. Liam Butterworth, CEO, GKN Automotive said: […]

Speeding surges on quieter roads

New research has found that speeding has increased threefold during lockdown. The study of telematics data by AX found that drivers were taking advantage of the quieter roads to drive […]

Dealers could fall foul of FCA rules

Dealers risk breaking FCA regulations if they allow their technology to fall behind. That is the warning issued by online motor retail specialist iVendi. It said the FCA’s ban on […]

EV warranty could provide ‘peace of mind’

A new warranty could underpin customer confidence in electric vehicles and hybrids. The RAC Dealer Network is launching EV One, designed by Assurant, which provides cover for vehicles up to […]

HGV market down three quarters on 2019

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell 73.4% in the second quarter of 2020. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that just 4,151 units were registered. While the […]

New tech partnership announced

autoVHC has joined the CDK International Partner Programme in order to offer its customers a more streamlined service. The CDK Partner Programme offers potential automotive tech partners access to its […]

IBISConnect Turkey: from surviving to thriving

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its brand new IBISConnect Turkey online event. The three-hour live simulcast will take place on Wednesday, 7 October between 08:00 and 11:00 […]

Select offering sparks industry interest

Select Bodyshop Group (SBG), the new grouping for independent repairers, dealer and VM bodyshops which launched just three weeks ago, is already reporting “significant” interest and membership applications which are […]

After-hours service for MOTs

Garages should consider extending hours and opening on Sundays in order to meet the surge in demand for MOT slots, according to BookMyGarage. Karen Rotberg, co-founder of BookMyGarage, said: “It’s […]