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Used car market gains wiped out in March

The UK’s used car market declined by 8.3% in the first quarter of 2020, after growth in January and February was wiped out by a 30.7% fall in March. This […]

Copart secures global safety standard

Copart UK has been accredited with the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard. The ISO 45001 standard recognises organisations which consistently identify and control the management of health […]

Roads ‘opening up’ after government announcement

The AA has reported a 40 per cent increase in call-outs since the government eased lockdown measures. President Edmund King described the weekend’s announcement as a “turning point” and said […]

How clean is your car?

Bognor Motors has teamed up with local supplier WAlglobal to offer free vehicle deep cleans to 100 key workers. Bognor Motors has remained open during the crisis, operating a zero […]

Showrooms pencil in June date to reopen

Showrooms and car dealers could reopen from 1 June, under new government guidelines. Assuming public health criteria have been met and coronavirus infections continue to decline, a gradual lifting of […]

Production resumes at Bentley

Production restarted at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters on Monday, with over 1,700 employees returning to work. The remaining 500 are expected back in the middle of June. The car manufacturer has […]

Centrica and Lotus set new car ownership path

Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus plan to revolutionise vehicle ownership by making the car an extension of the home capable of storing […]

TTC Group extends compliance support

TTC Group’s recent acquisition of Licence Bureau means it now oversees compliance for 70% of the UK’s top 10 vehicle leasing operations. Road safety training and services provider, TTC Group […]

Automechanika confirms Vietnam date

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City will now take place from 20-22 August at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC). The show was postponed from 5-7 March 2020 because of […]

The Interview: David Williams

We talk to Bristol-born David Williams, managing director underwriting and technical services at AXA Insurance, about the latest industry trends, lockdown, labour rates and the “mighty” Bristol Rovers. Click to […]

Government to double EV infrastructure funding

The government has announced it is doubling its funding to develop electric vehicle infrastructure. Transport secretary Grant Shapps revealed an extra £10m is being committed to the on-street residential charge […]