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IAAF calls for ‘smart regulation’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice […]

Covid cars causing valuation issues, says VRA

Covid cars, models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications, are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). […]

NFDA unveils General Election manifesto

The National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) has this morning unveiled its new General Election manifesto which sets out how it believes the next government can support the automotive retail industry. […]

Used EV numbers hit new high

The number of electric vehicles stocked by used car dealerships reached a new record high last month. Analysis from digital marketplace Motors found that alternative fuelled cars made up around […]

Concerns rise despite fall in road casualties

Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed a four per cent fall in the number of road fatalities during 2023 compared to the previous year – although pedestrian […]

Manufacturing dips despite strong EV figures

UK car manufacturing output fell by seven per cent to 61,820 in April, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the second successive month of falling […]

Hyundai names new design chief

Hyundai Motor Company has announced the appointment of Eduardo Ramírez as the new chief designer of Hyundai Design Europe. He will lead the Hyundai Design Europe Center and focus his […]

May used car market performs ahead of expectations

The used car market performed ahead of seasonal expectations in May, featuring the strongest May into June movement since the introduction of Cap Live in 2012. Average movements, excluding the […]