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Low emission zones raise £250m in 20025

Low emission zones raised more than £250m last year, according to a Freedom of Information request by WhatCar? It found that £147m was raised through fees with a further £103m […]

Thatcham launches new aluminium welding certification

As vehicle structures evolve – including the growing adoption of megacasting – Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification to equip technicians with the practical skills needed to […]

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SMMT marks decade of electric vehicle development

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has highlighted the progress in electric vehicle development in the UK market in the last decade. Its figures reveal that while just 14 […]

Used car buyers losing trust in sellers

Nearly two thirds of used car buyers do not trust sellers, according to new research from vehicle history platform carVertical. It found that 67% of used car buyers are sceptical […]

Rural road collisions set for summer spike

Drivers have been warned to be extra careful as rural road collisions with agricultural vehicles spike by more than 50% from May to September. Rural road safety campaigner and insurer […]

Classification of automotive jobs under review

The Institute of the Motor Industry is working with government, the ONS and industry stakeholders to improve the classification of automotive jobs. It is supporting reviews of the Standard Industrial […]

Car insurance premiums climbing again

Average car insurance premiums rose 2.4% in the 12 months to April, according to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence’s Motor Competitive Index. Meanwhile, prices rose 4.5% in the last […]

New AI admin assistant launched to improve efficiencies

A new AI admin assistant has been unveiled by vehicle preparation software provider vAutoStock to speed up the vehicle prep process. vAutoBots undertakes repetitive manual tasks including moving vehicles into […]