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IGA introduces business-ready certification

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching a Covid-19 compliance certification scheme for garages wishing to reassure customers that their premises is safe. The scheme is based on the government’s […]

ECP launches ‘matchmaking service’

Euro Car Parts has launched a new online service to match trusted garages with local customers in need of essential maintenance work. Garages must meet specific quality criteria to be […]

IAAF calls for MOT testing

The IAAF has written to the government calling for the MOT extension to be scrapped. In various communications with DVSA and Department for Transport, IAAF chief executive Wendy Williamson said […]

EV buyers trust industry over government

Car buyers trust the industry more than the government when it comes to advice about electric vehicles. According to Venson Automotive Solutions, just two per cent say the government is […]

Next wave of car buyers set to burst

Car customers will be more ready to buy than any for a generation. That is the view of What Car?, which is giving dealerships free access to its New Car […]

Motorpoint backs derby youth

Motorpoint has partnered with The Careers & Enterprise Company to become a “Cornerstone Employer”. This is part of its continuing commitment to helping young people in Derby prepare for the […]

Government updates coronavirus guidelines

Licence Bureau is calling for all fleet operators and business drivers to ensure they are Covid-19 secure and fully conversant with the UK government’s recovery strategy guidance. In line with […]

Euro NCAP updates safety tests

Euro NCAP has introduced a series of new safety tests centred around occupant protection, post-crash protection and ADAS. Vehicles launched in 2020 will undergo the new tests later this year. […]

IMI launches apprentice learning support

The IMI is providing free learning resources to apprentices after finding that 83% of furloughed apprentices have been unable to continue their studies in the same way as before lockdown. […]

IGA calls for an end to MOT extension

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to secretary of state for transport Grant Shapps, urging him to end the six-month MOT extension put in place on 30 March 2020. […]

Online auctions report healthy sales

Online vehicle auctions have reported strong sales during the lockdown, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Although auctions had to close due to government restrictions, they have […]

Covid-19 could put the brakes on mobility solutions

The coronavirus could have a significant effect on mobility solutions, the fundamental principle of which is sharing. If users are reluctant to share the use of assets or if guidelines advise […]