Tyre defects lead to 2.15 million MOT failures
New figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have revealed that 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOTs because of tyre defects. This is up from just over two million […]
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EV rentals rise dramatically at Europcar Mobility Group
EV rentals have skyrocketed at Europcar Mobility Group UK in the last year, with electric and hybrid vehicle rental days surging from 2023 to 2024. It has reported that in […]
Average motor premiums down 17% in a year
Average motor premiums in March were recorded at £777, which is 17% lower than the same month in 2024. According to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index, this fall […]
Automotive working patterns returning to tradition
A new report by Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has identified a shift back towards traditional, office-based automotive working patterns. According to the first quarterly recruitment of the year published by […]
WD-40 and LKQ in Specialist Contact Cleaner giveaway
WD-40 is giving away 25,000 cans of the WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner product as part of its latest promotional campaign with leading car parts distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts. LKQ […]
Automechanika Birmingham announces speaker agenda
Automechanika Birmingham 2025 has revealed the official speaker agenda for the event, which takes place at NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June. The leading automotive trade show will deliver over 150 […]
FMG and Pendragon Vehicle Management agree services deal
FMG has announced a renewed contract with Pendragon Vehicle Management to provide incident management services to its UK fleet. As part of the new contract, FMG will continue to deliver […]
Phone addiction laid bare by new driving study
A shocking new study has exposed the extent of the UK’s phone addiction by revealing that the vast majority of UK motorists are unable to leave their phones alone while […]
Electric vehicle running costs a third cheaper than ICE
New data has revealed that electric vehicle running costs are nearly 30% cheaper over a five-year period than any other powertrain. Based on analysis of more than 600 models carried […]
Used car sales top two million in first quarter – SMMT
More than two million used cars were sold in the UK in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It has […]
The Blend Awards 2025 entries now open
Independent repairers across the UK and Ireland are now being invited to enter The Blend Awards 2025, which will take place in October at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. The awards […]
Plastic Repair Alliance Council targets plastic repair standards
Emerging authority in plastic repair Plasnomic has brought together industry leaders to form the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. The global initiative is committed to advancing and supporting the implementation of […]