FMGRS appoints Kris Hurd as new operations director
FMG Repair Services has appointed Kris Hurd as operations director (Bodyshops). With 30 years of experience in the bodyshop industry, Hurd joined the FMG Repair Services team in 2022 as […]
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Pothole claims surge as councils count the cost
Pothole claims submitted to 18 local authorities soared from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 last year, according to analysis carried out by the RAC. It submitted a Freedom of Information […]
ZEV Mandate puts future UK investment at risk – Nissan
Nissan has said the ZEV Mandate is outdated and risks future UK investment after the government confirmed it remains committed to the 2030 deadline. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business […]
Ford job cuts confirmed after falling EV sales
Ford will cut up to 800 jobs in the UK over the next three years as a result slowing electric vehicle sales. The move is part of a wider cost-cutting […]
UK automotive market warned of falling supply
A new report by Cox Automotive has warned that the variety of new models being launched into the UK automotive market is likely to fall substantially in the next year. […]
Used electric vehicles save drivers up to £1,600
Used electric vehicles could save their owners up to £1,600 a year, according to new analysis carried out by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank. The research […]
Electric vehicle skills gap tackled with new training academy
Valeo Tech Academy has launched in the UK to help bridge the growing electric vehicle skills gap. The new training platform includes 50 hours of content addressing electric and hybrid […]
Winter driving tips as cold snap grips UK
Leading road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has offered winter driving tips as the first cold snap of the season grips the UK. It has urged motorists to […]
New partnership targets electric vehicle repair solutions
GSF Car Parts has announced a new collaboration with Cleevely Electric Vehicles owner Matt Cleevely to develop innovative electric vehicle repair solutions. The partnership will see GSF Car Parts collaborate with […]
Electric vehicle sales forecasts scaled back in Europe
European electric vehicle sales forecasts for 2025 have been downgraded after declining sales numbers in the second half of this year. According to S&P Global, electric vehicles will make up […]
ZEV Mandate remains but government in ‘listening mode’
The government has confirmed it will not relax the ZEV Mandate despite pressure from vehicle manufacturers, but says it is in listening mode as EV sales fall. The Department for […]
New Motor Finance Hub tackles automotive regulations
Legal and compliance specialist Auxillias has unveiled a new Motor Finance Hub to provide the automotive industry with a single resource for regulatory issues. The free online resource brings together […]
