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Automechanika Birmingham 2025 has officially launched its dedicated show app. Designed to help visitors get the most out of their time at the NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June, the app […]

Motor fraud attacks on UK dealerships are on the rise, according to the latest Forecourt Foresight survey carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance. It found that 20% of dealers […]

Electric car sales in Europe rose by more than a quarter in the first four months of 2025, while the combined petrol and diesel market share fell significantly. This is […]

The government’s decision to end the employee car ownership (ECO) scheme could exacerbate the industry’s skills crisis. New research has found that 45% of dealers believe ending the scheme will […]

Registrations for Automechanika Birmingham 2025 are surging in the final days before the event launches at the NEC on 3 June. Early visitor registrations for the UK’s largest automotive trade […]

New research has revealed that a quarter of used car buyers would travel more than 100 miles for the right second hand car. According to a survey of more than […]

A new report has revealed that automotive businesses in the UK are under increasing pressure to restrict flexible working. According to a study carried out by Ennis & Co, parent […]

The congestion charge in London could rise 20% from £15 to £18, with Transport for London announcing a new consultation around a number of proposed changes. These include a 20% […]

The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to apprenticeship rules that will impact businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Among the changes, Accelerated Apprenticeship programmes will be introduced from 1 […]

Significant Volvo job cuts have been announced as the Swedish vehicle manufacturer aims to reduce its costs It said it is aiming to reduce its global workforce by around 15%, or 3,000 […]

Smart repairs provider Revive! Auto Innovations has announced a new franchise business, Revive! King’s Lynn. The company will provide mobile bodywork and alloy wheel repairs to car dealerships and private […]

Lithium-ion battery fires surged by 93% from 2022 to 2024, according to data released by QBE Insurance. It found that fires involving electric cars rose from 131 to 232, or […]