Remarketing sector hit by bottlenecks
Falling capacity in the refurbishment sector is creating bottlenecks in preparing cars and vans for sale, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). The issue is being examined by the […]
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Fuel price falls don’t go far enough
RAC Fuel Watch has found that although petrol and diesel prices fell for the second month in a row they have not come down as much as they should have. […]
Used car prices fall despite rising demand
New data has revealed that the average price of a used car fell marginally to £16,410 in June. According to Auto Trader, customer confidence has continued to grow in the […]
Steer acquires Gemini ARC to expand its UK-wide footprint
Steer Automotive Group has announced the acquisition of Gemini Accident Repair Centres. The purchase includes all 38 bodyshops in the Gemini ARC group, expanding Steer’s growing footprint from Edinburgh to […]
NBRA announces Stellantis membership
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that the Stellantis accident repair network has joined as members. The Stellantis repair programme in the UK represents nine of its 14 […]
Autoglass continues expansion with 12 new branches
Autoglass has opened 12 new branches in 2024 to accommodate increasing demand for (ADAS) recalibration services. This includes two new branches opened last month in Nelson (Lancashire), and Kendal (Cumbria), […]
RHA calls for government support
The Road Haulage Association is urging the new government to support the commercial vehicle sector with a number of new policies. It has called for a freeze on fuel duty, […]
Police crack down on unsafe vehicles
A road safety initiative led by the DVSA and Health and Safety Executive has seen 45 commercial vehicles taken off roads in North Yorkshire for being unsafe. Local police officers […]
UK van mileage surges by 8%
New data from the Department for Transport has revealed that van mileage on UK roads has risen by 8% since the start of the pandemic. It found that light commercial […]
JLR underpins armed forces commitment with 1,500 jobs
JLR has celebrated the 10th anniversary of signing the Armed Forces Covenant by announcing it has now hired more than 1,500 veterans. The news underpins the brand’s commitment to supporting […]
Double celebration for Fix Auto Coalville bodyshop
Fix Auto Coalville has cause to celebrate after the Leicestershire business surpassed its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of service to the vehicle repair sector. Founded by Roger Billett […]
Renault names Adam Wood as new UK MD
Renault UK has appointed Adam Wood as managing director, Renault brand UK and Country Head Renault Group UK. He takes over from Guillaume Sicard, who has been named VP Renault […]