UK-EU trade deal ‘imperative’, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has restated its call for a UK-EU trade deal to protect the automotive sector. It has said the EU remains the UK’s […]
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Automotive Education Report reveals stark skills picture
The latest IMI Automotive Education Report has painted a stark picture of the growing skills crisis in the UK automotive sector. It has revealed that while vocational skills qualifications in […]
New car demand rallies after April dip, says Auto Trader
New car demand rose in May after a slight April lull, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. It reported a three per cent month-on-month increase in visits to its […]
BYD replaces Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV
BYD has replaced Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV brand after recording a 169% sales increase in April. By contrast, Tesla sales across the 28 European markets measured by Jato Dynamics […]
Sycamore Trust the big winner from charity football match
Fix Auto Dagenham raised £6,000 for the Sycamore Trust during a charity football match against an Enterprise Rent-a-Car team. Sycamore Trust UK supports individuals and families affected by autism and […]
Early Vehicle Excise Duty renewals save EV drivers £47m
Electric vehicle drivers saved more than £47m by renewing their Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) early this year. The government announced that new VED regulations introduced on 1 April would mean […]
Marshall Motor adds OMODA and JAECOO to portfolio
Marshall Motor Group has announced it will add Chinese brands OMODA and JAECOO to its brand portfolio after agreeing a deal with Chery. The first dedicated showroom will open in […]
Ghost broker scams up 52%, warns IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has reported a 52% rise in ghost broker scams in the last two years, with young drivers the primary targets. Ghost brokers sell fake insurance policies […]
Oxa and Bradshaw EV announce autonomous vehicle collaboration
Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has announced a new partnership with Bradshaw EV, which develops industrial electric vehicles. The collaboration will see Oxa’s self-driving software, Oxa Driver, integrated with vehicles […]
Prasco UK celebrates 20-year milestone
Automotive parts supplier Prasco UK is celebrating 20 years of continuous service to the vehicle repair sector. The company began in a small unit with just three colleagues, a single van […]
Automotive Council appoints Steve Marsh as co-chair
The Automotive Council has appointed Steve Marsh, executive director of vehicle programmes at JLR, as industry co-chair. He joins ministerial co-chair Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State at the Department […]
MOT advisories ignored by 20% of drivers
New research has revealed that more than a fifth of drivers in the UK regularly ignore MOT advisories. The analysis found that 10% of those drivers said they couldn’t afford […]