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Women in Motor Industry Awards entries open

Entries are now open for the inaugural Motor Trader Women in Motor Industry Awards (WiMIA). The awards have been introduced to recognise the outstanding achievements of women across the automotive […]

Electric vehicle sales surge at BCA during 2025

Electric vehicle sales have continued to increase at BCA during 2025 with more than 26,000 units sold in the first six months of the year. Meanwhile, nearly 1,300 sold in the […]

ABL 1 Touch backs AI-powered vehicle repair project

Repair group ABL 1 Touch is part-funding a new AI-powered vehicle repair project that will help it assess vehicle damage following a collision. The system is being developed by the University […]

AIMS Lite ordering system goes mobile

ACIS is launching a new mobile version of its electronic ordering system, AIMS Lite, aimed at bodyshops, repair pods and vans. This will enable repairers to order paint and bodyshop […]

Middle East tension drives up UK fuel prices

Fuel prices have risen by 2p a litre after three months of declining prices, according to analysis from RAC Fuel Watch. It found that unleaded now costs 134.17p a litre […]

Interest in automotive apprenticeships surges

Apprenticeship Central has reported a surge in interest for automotive apprenticeships, with more than 1,000 young people making enquiries. Apprenticeship roles include technical positions like service and repair through to […]

Nick Hardy named Ogilvie managing director

Ogilvie has announced that Nick Hardy has been named new managing director, replacing Gordon Stephen. Under Stephens’s stewardship, Ogilvie’s fleet size has grown from 750 to over 24,000 vehicles, making […]

EY warns of rising motor insurance premiums in 2026

Motor insurance premiums are expected to fall slightly this year before rising again in 2026 as insurers face persistent claims inflation. According to the latest EY forecasts, motor insurers will […]