Pothole-related breakdowns up threefold in February
The RAC attended more than three times as many pothole-related breakdowns in February as the same month last year. Its patrols were called out to 6,290 pothole-related incidents in the […]
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Average repair costs hit five-year high
Average repair costs have increased by 26% since 2021 to £597, according to data released by Bumper. Analysis carried out by AutoBI, Bumper’s business intelligence division, found that average repair […]
ZEV Mandate review ‘must happen now’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned the government that the UK automotive industry can not subsidise the ZEV Mandate indefinitely. It revealed at last week’s SMMT Electrified […]
EZI methods to provide repair methods to FMG academy
Ezi Methods has announced a new partnership to provide repair methods to the FMG Repair Services technical training academy near Goole. As part of the agreement, it will provide free […]
New study proves longevity of electric vehicle batteries
New analysis has found that electric vehicle batteries retain more than 90% of their capacity for more than six years. The study, carried out by Arval, found that electric vehicle […]
Demand surges for newer used alternative fuel vehicles
Average prices of used alternative fuel vehicles rose 65% from January to February as demand for newer models surged. According to data from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review for February, average […]
EV charging network swells by 13%
The UK’s public EV charging network has grown by 13% in the past year, according to Department for Transport figures. There are now 116,052 public chargers across the UK, which […]
Risks of rural roads exposed in new research
Rural roads have been identified as the most dangerous in the UK, with the A698 between Kelso and Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders topping the list. RAM Tracking analysed more […]
Commercial Vehicle Show announces 10 launches on day one
The Commercial Vehicle Show has announced there will be 10 vehicle, product and technology launches on day one alone. The show will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 21-23 […]
4.3 million cars driving without valid MOTs
New data has found that millions of vehicles in the UK could be driving illegally after missing their MOTs. According to Kwik Fit, the MOTs of 4.3 million cars were […]
Vauxhall Mokka models top dealer margins
Two Vauxhall Mokka models topped the dealer margin charts in February, according to the latest Dealer Auction Retail Margin Monitor. It found that that the Mokka X ranked first in […]
Average vehicle repair costs up eight per cent
Average vehicle repair costs have increased by eight per cent in the last year, with average labour rates up five per cent. This is according to Warranty Solutions Group, which […]