Older used vehicles changing dealer habits
Dealers are changing their working habits to because of the growing number of older used vehicles they are now selling. This comes after the RAC Foundation found that the average […]
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Government backs electric vans and trucks with £1bn investment
The UK government has announced it is offering businesses £1bn in grants to adopt electric vans and trucks. It has announced that organisations can save up to £81,000 off the […]
Bobby McConville joins Grove Group to drive Scotland growth
Grove Group has appointed Bobby McConville as regional sales manager for Scotland to support growth across the country. He brings 45 years of experience in the automotive refinishing industry after […]
Blue Light Aware videos surpass 10 million views
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has reported that its Blue Light Aware videos have attracted more than 10 million views. The 13 videos have been produced to […]
Electric van sales set new volumes record
Electric van sales in January and February jumped 74% year-on-year at Manheim Auction Services. It reported that sales volumes in the first two months of 2026 were the highest ever […]
Consumer car finance remains resilient, reports FLA
The Finance and Leasing Association has reported that consumer car finance new business volumes fell one per cent in January compared to the same month in 2025. The corresponding value […]
AA EV Readiness Index warns of ‘fragile’ transition
The UK is more ready for electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026 than it was in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest AA EV Readiness […]
2026 IMI Skills Competitions nominations close on Friday
Entries for the 2026 IMI Skills Competitions close on 27 March, with the deadline for the online knowledge test 17 April. The IMI Skills Competitions are open to all learners, […]
BookMyGarage announces Motasoft integration
BookMyGarage has announced a new integration with repairer management system Motasoft. This will enable customer bookings made on BookMyGarage to appear automatically on the management systems of the more than […]
Repairify doubles ADAS calibration support to bodyshops
Repairify will provide greater on-site diagnostic and ADAS calibration support to UK bodyshops after announcing a major expansion of its mobile operations division. ADAS, vehicle connectivity and increasingly complex electronic […]
Fuel crime rising as prices at the pumps spike
Fleets have been warned to guard against fuel crime as petrol and diesel prices spike due to the conflict in the Middle East. According to FleetCheck, fuel crime historically rises […]
Falling new car sales in the EU propped up by EVs
New car sales in the EU fell by 1.2% in February year-on-year, according to new figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Electric car sales rose to 312,369 units, which […]