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Lawson returns to Mercedes-Benz

Andrew Lawson will return to Mercedes-Benz Vans UK as sale director, effective 1 July. Lawson has spent the past four years with Mercedes-Benz USA. He will be responsible for the […]

Lease car market turns to BEVs

New lease car emissions fell thanks to the growing uptake of battery electric vehicles. Data from the BVRLA’s Q4 2019 Quarterly Leasing Survey found that BEVs made up more than four […]

Bus and coach registrations rise

UK new bus and coach registrations rose 15.8% in the first quarter of 2020, with demand rising to 1,403 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says growth […]

HGV market down nearly a quarter

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell 22.5% in the first quarter of 2020, with 9,193 units registered. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) attributed the […]

How-to video on remote imaging released

Chaplane Accident Repair Centre has uploaded an instructive video for drivers on how best to image their vehicles before repair. This enables bodyshops to estimate the vehicle remotely. Paul Goddard, workshop […]

Signs of life within used car market

Sales of used cars fell 89% in April compared to March, according to data released by CDL Vehicle Information Services (VIS). However, this could change again in May. The vehicle […]

TTC Group secures Welsh police contract

TTC Group has won the contract to deliver driver education courses for Gwent, South Wales and North Wales Police. This means it will continue its relationship with the three forces […]

CAPS analysis shows slight dip in claims

CAPS has released its latest analysis report for the week ending 15 May showing the level of claims exchanged across its platform, which includes 1,200-plus registered bodyshops. For the purposes […]

London congestion charge back in place

The London congestion charge is in place again from today, with motorists charged £11.50 to enter the city between 07:00 and 18:00. The charge will rise to £15 on 22 […]

Dealerships warned to remember FCA rules

Dealerships and automotive finance lenders have been warned to ensure they are still complying with new FCA guidelines during the Covid-19 crisis. Changes include the FCA accepting digital signatures on […]