Braking distance estimates way off Highway Code guides
New research has revealed a significant gap between what drivers believe their braking distance to be and what the Highway Code suggests. In most cases though, drivers are overestimating the […]
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Electric vehicle training too slow to meet demand
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that investment in electric vehicle training is slowing down. The latest IMI TechSafe data found that the number of […]
New car sales make strong start to 2026 – SMMT
New car sales in the UK grew by 3.4% in January to 144,127 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This makes it […]
Unexpected expenses take priority over car purchases
More than half of consumers are saving their money for unexpected expenses instead of buying another car. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker has revealed fragile confidence among UK customers, with […]
Smart motorway fears growing among drivers
The percentage of drivers nervous to drive on a smart motorway has risen from 23% to 46% in the past year. Smart motorways are motorways without a hard shoulder or […]
Delphi sponsors IMI Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
Delphi has announced it is sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year Award at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Annual Dinner and Awards 2026. The Apprentice of the Year […]
LEPAS set for UK launch as Chery’s fourth brand
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has announced it will launch its fourth brand, LEPAS, in the UK later this year. It follows the introduction of OMODA in August 2024, JAECOO in […]
Drive Motor Retail kicks off Hartlepool United partnership
Drive Motor Retail Hartlepool site has become the official vehicle partner for Hartlepool United FC. Drive Motor Retail is one of the UK’s leading privately owned automotive retail groups with […]
Used electric vehicles rising in popularity
Sales of used electric vehicles rose by nearly a third on Cinch last year, with average electric vehicle prices down four per cent. It has reported that sales of used […]
Auxillis unveils Honda Accident Assistance
Auxillis has launched Honda Accident Assistance, a dedicated accident management service for Honda drivers. The service provides support through the whole claims journey, from vehicle recovery to coordinating repairs and […]
Diesel dominates as van registrations fall
Van registrations in Europe fell by 8.8% last year, according to new data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. It found that diesel remained the preferred fuel type for […]
Watch-list for fleet managers published by IAM RoadSmart
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has highlighted the key issues expected to impact fleet managers in the next 12 months. Policy and standards director Nicholas Lyes has turned the spotlight […]