New IMI manifesto unveiled to tackle skills crisis
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has unveiled its new IMI manifesto to tackle the UK’s automotive skills crisis. The manifesto, Driving the Future of Automotive Professionals, sets out […]
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Motors Market View reveals used car price stability
The used car market showed further signs of price stability in April with average prices up rising to £17,541, according to the latest Motors Market View. This represents a 0.8% […]
Ilika announces solid state battery testing breakthrough
Ilika has announced it’s latest solid state battery, the P1 Goliath, has secured validation from OEM and Tier 1 testing partners that it performs to specification. The independent global expert […]
Marshall Motor Group expands JLR footprint with Cambria deal
Marshall Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Cambria Automobiles’ Grange JLR Swindon showroom. The site features a 130-space rooftop car park, 18 car showroom, 22-bay workshop, 2 MOT bays, a […]
Humberside Motor Trades GTA and RAC announce training deal
Humberside Motor Trades GTA has agreed a new training partnership to deliver The RAC‘s mechanic apprenticeship scheme in the north of England. The partnership will enable students in the north […]
JLR cuts waste with £100m investment
JLR has invested £100 in a reuse, refurbishment, repurposing and recycling drive to reduce waste across its industrial operations. As part of the revamp of its facilities, tens of thousands […]
Mercedes Sprinter tops list of recalled vans
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 […]
ZEV Mandate targets leaving vans behind
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 […]
May Day traffic to peak with 17 million journeys
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’s EV Guide attracts 20,000 visitors
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 6p per mile cheaper than fuel
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 […]
Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme now live
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 […]