Alex Sheward takes up new Mitsubishi Motors role
Mitsubishi Motors UK has appointed Alex Sheward as head of sales to support the company’s growth in the country. His appointment comes as the company builds a 60-strong dealer partner […]
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UK car parc grows to record levels in 2025
The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]
Cazoo launches ChatGPT vehicle search app
Used car marketplace Cazoo has unveiled a new ChatGPT app for prospective car buyers. The app replaces traditional search filters with a conversational AI search tool which enables motorists to […]
Payment Assist reduces short-term rates for dealers
Finance provider Payment Assist has announced it has reduced its rates across all three-month plans. The initiative is intended to help franchised dealers improve conversion rates and remain competitive without […]
Fuel bills for van drivers rise to £1,750
Diesel van drivers in the UK are facing an annual fuel bills of £1,750, according to analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket. Diesel prices have risen to £1.91p per litre since the […]
Nominations open for UK Fleet Champion Awards
Road safety charity Brake is inviting nominations for this year’s UK Fleet Champion Awards. The awards recognise best practice, hard work and innovative projects that contribute to creating safer roads […]
UK Garage & Bodyshop Event to showcase Think Car tech
Think Car UK will showcase its mobile ADAS calibration solution at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026. The event take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June. […]
Blocking devices used in car thefts could be made illegal
The government could make it illegal to own signal blocking devices regularly used in car thefts. Criminals are using radio frequency jammers disguised as everyday tech such as watches to […]
National Highways unveils free training for van drivers
National Highways has introduced free training for commercial vehicle drivers who may be first to arrive at the scene of an accident. Nearly 2,000 people were killed or seriously injured […]
Public charging VAT rates a barrier to EV adoption
Europcar Mobility Group UK has accused the government of ‘mixed messaging’ after the HMRC said it would appeal a reduction in public charging VAT rates. A court ruled that drivers […]
IMI’s There’s More to Motor campaign gets Toyota backing
The Institute of the Motor Industry has strengthened its partnership with Toyota GB as part of its ‘There’s More to Motor’ campaign. As part of the collaboration, the campaign will […]
Electrified vehicles drive uptick in new car sales
New car sales in the EU increased by four per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Hybrid […]