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Mixed response to proposed Highway Code changes

Proposed changes to the Highway Code to offer more protection for cyclists has been rejected by motorists. The Department for Transport is considering a number of changes to designed to […]

Copart expands with new Bedford centre

Online vehicle remarketing business Copart UK is opening a customer excellence centre in Bedford, creating 35 new roles immediately, with more to be announced in the next 12-18 months. The […]

Double-digit growth for new sales

Sales of new cars was 10.5% higher in October than the same month last year. This is according to lead management experts at Dealerweb. Meanwhile, the used car market has […]

IMI backs calls for showroom trading

The IMI has supported calls from industry bodies such as the SMMT and NFDA for car showrooms to remain open during the second national lockdown. The government has announced a […]

ADAS collaboration enhances training options

RWC Training has continued its policy of collaboration by announcing a new partnership with Red Digital ADAS. As part of the deal, all the calibration equipment used in its ADAS […]

VW announces return to profit

Volkswagen has announced a sales recovery in the third quarter of the year. After the pandemic-related slump in the first half of the year, business performance at the Volkswagen Passenger […]

Credit payments deferred six months

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will extend the payment deferral period for consumer credit customers for up to a maximum of six months. Stephen Haddrill, director general […]

New lockdown sees furlough scheme extended

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended for another month and further economic support has been announced as the government takes the country into a second nationwide lockdown. […]

SMMT: showrooms must remain open

The Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) has insisted that car dealerships must remain open during the second national lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at the weekend that […]

Tighter restrictions not impacting demand

Ahead of the second national lockdown from Thursday, research has suggested that existing coronavirus measures such as tiers have had only a limited impact on buyer intentions. Auto Trader predicts […]

September sales soar for LCVs

September was the strongest month on record since lockdown for LCV sales as average values climbed yet again and sold volumes rose significantly to reach record levels. According to BCA, […]

AFV sales exceed diesel for first time ever

The sales of alternative fuelled vehicles overtook diesel for the first time ever last month. According to figures released by JATO Dynamics, which analyses data from 27 markets, the overall […]