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GSF Car Parts unveils TechFest
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
GSF Car Parts will host its inaugural TechFest event in June, bringing the industry together to showcase the latest innovations that are shaping the sector. Taking place in London on 13 June, TechFest Garage Technology Festival Wembley will feature more than 50 suppliers sharing the latest technological [...] -
SYNETIQ announces specialist EV podcast
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new podcast series has been introduced by SYNETIQ to provide the industry with deeper insights into electric vehicles. ‘Let’s Talk About EVs’ is a five-part series that will see SYNETIQ CEO Tom Rumboll discuss everything EV - from innovation to stricter legislation to new sustainability initiatives – with [...] -
EVs reach record high in used car sales
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The used car market has made its strongest start to a year since before the pandemic, with 1,967,923 sales in the first three months of 2024. This represents a 6.5% increase with sales volumes growing for 16 months in a row, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders [...] -
Fix Auto celebrates as curtain falls on Momentum conference
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fix Auto Harlow was crowned Fix Auto UK’s Bodyshop of the Year during the network's highly anticipated Momentum-themed 2024 national conference held at The Vox in Birmingham tonight (9 May). Presented in front of a record number of sponsors, 360-plus delegates, insurers and suppliers, the Harlow-based business [...] -
Price replaces range as top priority for EV drivers
- 10/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Price has replaced range and the number one influential factor for potential electric drivers, according to a new survey. The Venson Automotive Solutions’ ‘Attitudes to Electric Vehicles’ survey found that 44% of drivers said cost was the now most important consideration when thinking about a switch to EVs. [...] -
JLR slashes in-house insurance premiums by 80%
- 09/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will contribute £150 per month for three years towards certain in-house insurance policies. The offer, which effectively cuts the average price of its in-house insurance by about 80%, applies to Range Rovers and Range Rover Sports purchased between 1 May and 30 September and [...] -
Graduated Driving Licences set for UK launch
- 09/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Graduated Driving Licences are set to be introduced to the UK to improve road safety and offer more support for younger drivers. The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill has been introduced to parliament with cross-party support by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. Graduated Driving Licences Intended to [...] -
LCV sales report strong growth
- 09/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rose 5.4% in April, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that sales were up to 23,889 units, making it the highest total for the month since 2021. Growth was underpinned by demand for the largest LCV models [...] -
Suzuki names new head of dealer development
- 09/05/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Suzuki GB has announced that Jon Coles will head up its dealer development team after being promoted to general manager. Taking over from Mark Hallam, who retired in March, he will now be responsible for all four dealer divisions: automobile, motorcycle, marine and all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Coles first joined [...] -
Thatcham, ABI report on landmark Automated Vehicles Bill
- 08/05/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Thatcham Research has welcomed the introduction of the landmark Automated Vehicles Bill 2024, which is set to receive Royal Assent. This important automotive legislation will provide robust guidelines for the future of autonomous travel within the UK, introduce clear definitions of automated vehicles (AV), safety [...]