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New research has identified the Mercedes Sprinter as the most recalled van model in the UK. Analysis carried out by temporary van insurance provider Tempcover found that the Mercedes Sprinter […]

The government has been told it may need to revise ZEV Mandate targets for vans as early as next year. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found […]

Drivers are being warned of lengthy delays on the road with more than 17 million getaway trips planned over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. According to the RAC, this […]

Europcar has announced that more than 20,000 drivers visited its dedicated EV Guide and Knowledge Hub during 2024. The platform, developed to help car hire customers understand electric motoring, attracted […]

EV charging costs are up to 6p per mile cheaper than average fuel costs, according to The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025. Fuel prices have not fallen as […]

The Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme, developed to raise the bar for commercial vehicle maintenance by rating workshops on staff skills and facilities, is now live. The MPRS scheme is the […]

Incident Management expert FMG has announced that Altrad has renewed its contract for the ongoing provision of incident management services. FMG will continue to provide 24/7 vehicle and driver support […]

Apprenticeship Central and Solution Repair Group have announced a new partnership underlining their commitment to helping repairers tackle the skills gap. Through this collaboration, independent repairers will be able to […]

Silverlake Automotive Recycling has announced new sponsorship for Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers. Under the agreement, Silverlake will sponsor Fareham-based Team BRIT driver Paul […]

Research from Uswitch has revealed that more than half of motorists continue driving their cars after noticing vehicle faults. It found that 57% of drivers admitted to ignoring issues despite […]

Automechanika Birmingham has released its free, comprehensive event preview, highlighting everything of interest to repairers that will be taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 3-5 June. Alongside a full […]

The IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda is now live and online, marking the next major step in the build-up to the collision repair industry’s most influential international meeting. Senior leaders […]