Home charging key to used electric car sales
Six out of 10 dealers believe funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker […]
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UK Garage & Bodyshop Event unveils expanded bodyshop features and hubs
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 has revealed an expanded line-up of features and dedicated hubs for its 2026 show. The programme is designed to support skills development, business growth, […]
Thatcham Research survey reveals ‘critical skills shortage’
Thatcham Research has warned that a critical collision repair skills shortage is driving up insurance costs, extending repair times and undermining consumer confidence. Its survey, carried out in partnership with […]
Fix Auto Gloucester on course for double growth
Fix Auto Gloucester has completed the first phase of an ambitious expansion programme that will double the size of the operation. Owner Aron Matthews recently acquired a 9,000 sqft unit […]
Bentley Apprenticeship Programme applications open
Applications for the Bentley Apprenticeship Programme are open until 20 February. The 2026 programme includes 25 apprenticeship opportunities across manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing, finance, quality, mulliner, strategy and product […]
Vehicle theft figures reveal hybrid focus
DVLA vehicle theft figures have revealed that one car was stolen roughly every 10 minutes in the UK last year, with criminals increasingly targeting hybrids. The data has revealed that […]
Insurance Revolution makes WhatsApp key communications channel
Insurance Revolution has announced that WhatsApp will now be its primary channel for customer communications. The specialist automotive insurance broker has partnered with software provider CM.com to integrate WhatsApp into […]
Used car market rises for third year in a row
The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% to 7,807,872 transactions last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks three consecutive years of growth. Meanwhile, […]
New IMI accreditation centre doubles Revive! options
Revive! Auto Innovations has unveiled its second IMI accreditation centre. Based at Revive! Chester, the centre joins its existing centre in Rugby and will support the company’s nationwide network of […]
Used car market facing severe supply challenges
Auto Trader has warned that the UK used car market will face significant supply challenges in 2026. The sector has begun the year strongly, with strong consumer demand, higher prices […]
Automotive apprentice numbers up a third – SMMT
Automotive apprentice numbers in the UK have risen by 33% with new starters up 28% last year, according to a major new survey carried out by the SMMT. It found […]
Drivers take a dim view of headlight glare
New research from the RAC has revealed that the problem of headlight glare has got worse in the last 12 months. It found that 63% of drivers admit they are […]