UK insurance price hikes outstrip Europe
Car insurance in the UK has risen far sharper since 2015 than in any other comparable European country. According to analysis commissioned by the SNP, average premiums in the UK […]
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UKGBE offers extensive training and workshops for repairers
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), which takes place next week on 5-6 June at the NEC, Birmingham, is promising to deliver an insightful two days filled with extensive […]
Court rules repairers must have access to OEM repair data
A landmark ruling by the Regional Court of Cologne has led to repairers being granted access to OEM repair data. In a case against Stellantis Italy, Belron company Carglass and […]
Arnold Clark and Big Motoring World lead brand growth
New research has identified Arnold Clark and Big Motoring World as the fastest growing brands in the UK automotive retail sector in the last six months. The Salience Car Dealership […]
A Bumper start to the year
Bumper announced that it had helped fund £500m worth of repairs in the UK by April, and aims to add another £460m to the total by the end of the […]
Cazoo acquired by G3 Vehicle Auctions – expansion planned
G3 Vehicle Auctions has acquired the Cazoo Wholesale business, following Cazoo’s entry into administration on 21 May. As part of its ongoing expansion plans, G3 Vehicle Auctions will create a […]
Auto Additive launches 3D printing business at IBIS summit
Auto Additive officially launched its pioneering new business – providing 3D printing solutions to the automotive repair industry – at the highly anticipated IBIS Global Summit in Greece. Themed “Transforming […]
Bridging the skills gap by expanding automotive talent pool
Glen Callum Associates (GCA), a recruitment company specialising in the automotive aftermarket sector, has called upon industry leaders to broaden their talent search to include allied sectors and focus on […]
Silverlake’s Tom Harvey joins VRA management committee
Tom Harvey, organisation development manager at Silverlake Automotive Recycling has joined the VRA Management Committee. The Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA) is a UK trade body representing vehicle recyclers such as […]
Manufacturer tactical registrations could damage used car values
Manufacturer-backed tactical registrations could damage used car values in the long term, according to a report from used vehicle data analysts INDICATA. Tactical registrations played a significant role in the […]
UK buses setting net zero pace
The UK bus sector could be the first to achieve net zero, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. In a new report, Next Stop, Net Zero: The […]
EV variations double in a year
The number of different electric vehicle models on the market has nearly doubled in a year, with about 50 options for sale in the UK. Ian Plummer, commercial director at […]