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Car running costs on the creep

The cost of owning and running a car has soared since 2016, according to new research by Vantage Leasing. Its report shows showroom prices have shot up by 12.3%, according […]

EV demand to outstrip battery supply

The Vehicle Licensing Statistics have revealed that the number of electric cars has more than tripled in the third quarter compared to 2018, increasing by 234 per cent. It predicts […]

McLaren welcomes Kiwi interns

Two young engineers from New Zealand have arrived in England to begin an internship established in honour of McLaren’s Kiwi founder, Bruce McLaren. University of Auckland students Elizabeth Grant and […]

Car finance market stable despite October dip

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business volumes in the consumer car finance market fell by four per cent in October 2019 compared […]

Technology dominates at IAAF Conference

The IAAF Conference 2019 has highlighted the massive technology-led transformation in the global automotive industry and how every business in the independent aftermarket can take full advantage. Kicking off the […]

UK drivers set for 3.5 billion-mile trip

New figures reveal that Britain’s drivers are set to travel a total of 3.5 billion miles over the Christmas and New Year period visiting family, friends or going on holiday. […]

PSA and FCA confirm 50:50 merger

Groupe PSA and FCA have agreed to merge. They have signed a binding combination agreement providing for a 50/50 merger of their businesses to create the fourth largest global automotive […]

FTA sets sights on safety standards

FTA has announced that 91 companies achieved Van Excellence Operator Accreditation in 2019. The Van Excellence Operator programme provides businesses with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van […]

Most car crimes remain unsolved

More than half of vehicle crimes this year remain unsolved, with only 0.2 per cent resulting in the offender going to prison or receiving a caution. This is according to […]

S&G brings Christmas to charity

S&G Response has collected more than 1,700 presents for the Children Adventure Farm Trust charity. The Altrincham-based charity provides a variety of free holiday programmes for terminally ill, disabled and […]

Thieves selling top models for just £1k

Thieves are stealing some of Britain’s most in-demand cars and selling them on the black market for as little as £1,000. This is according to vehicle protection and management technology […]

Venson secures specialist status

Venson Automotive Solutions has been awarded appointed provider status on YPO’s Specialist Vehicles Framework 960, which specifically covers the purchase, hire and lease of specialist vehicles of 3.5 tonne and […]