Car sales dip after July boost
UK new car registrations fell by 5.8% in August. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that just over 87,000 vehicles were registered during what is traditionally […]
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SMMT calls for EV strategy
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the government to commit to a long-term plan to promote and support the uptake of electric vehicles. It is calling […]
New venture dedicated to battery development
Groupe PSA is setting up a new joint venture with Total to focus on the development and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries – and reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturers. The new […]
August price rises set new record
Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index recorded the sharpest monthly price rise ever last month. The index takes data from about 900,000 vehicle sales. It found the average retail price of […]
Stronger allegiances announced in parts supply
OEC and Mercedes-Benz Van have enhanced their partnership meaning bodyshops could benefit from greater discounted parts. In March the two companies relaunched Vision, which offers enhanced relationships with OEM suppliers, […]
Clamp down on rogue parking firms
A new Parking Code of Practice and Framework could be introduced to challenge rogue firms and restore common sense to the way fines are issued. The initiative, which is out […]
Volvo reports rising sales
Volvo Cars has reported a 7.2% increase in global sales during August, with volumes rising in Europe, China and the US. The company sold 51,239 cars during the month, bringing […]
Cenex moves events online
Cenex has announced that the Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events will be held online this year instead of at Millbrook in Bedfordshire. The events will […]
Brexit won’t dampen buying habits
Although motorists expect Brexit to lead to an increase in car prices, they are not letting that dissuade them from future purchases. This is according to new research of more […]
bodyshop’s 30 under 30: another six of the best
bodyshop magazine is today introducing a third group of six outstanding winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards. This group of gifted young people showcases what the judges believe […]
Double-digit rise in August orders
Orders for new vehicles increased by 27.1% in August and 10.7% for used cars compared to the same period in 2019, while enquiries for new and used vehicles rose 16.5% […]
A first for the fleet sector
TTC Group and Collision Management Systems (CMS) have partnered to offer managers and users with a real-time, personalised driver risk management programme. The solution combines CMS’s telematics data aggregation technology […]