AI cameras capture phone and seatbelt offences
AI cameras in Devon and Cornwall have caught drivers committing 800 mobile offences in July and August as well as more than 2,000 people driving without seatbelts. Among the 2,239 […]
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Europcar Mobility Group renews CBVC electric vehicle deal
Europcar Mobility Group UK has renewed its contract for the supply and management of its company cars with CBVC Vehicle Management for a further three years. The partnership is intended […]
Steer acquires Rye Street Group in latest expansion deal
Steer Automotive Group today announced the strategic acquisition of Rye Street Group, the renowned accident repair business with a strong presence across Hertfordshire and Essex. This geographical acquisition will allow Steer […]
Used car prices remain resilient in August
Used car prices remained stable in August, falling just 0.1% on month-on-month basis. According to Auto Trader, average used car prices held firm at £16,316, with consumer demand up 7.3% […]
UK fleets demand clarity around 2030 ICE ban
UK fleets are calling for clarity from the government around the proposed 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. The Labour party has pledged to reinstate […]
New survey reveals 6% increase in car journeys
The annual National Travel Survey (NTS) has found that the number of car journeys made in the UK rose by six per cent in 2023. It revealed that average trips […]
Stolen cars kicked into the long grass by ‘six-week weeding’
Data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that there are up to 350 stolen cars in the UK every day. To improve the chances of stolen vehicles being […]
Vanaways partners with Artura Consultancy’s bodyshop network
Vehicles broker Vanaways has announced a partnership with a UK-wide network of bodyshops in a bid to give fleet owners a rapid solution for getting vehicles back on the road. […]
Automotive returns to top of vacancy charts
The UK automotive industry had a higher ratio of vacancies than any other sector in July, with 21,000 jobs unfilled. According to the ‘Vacancies by Sector’ chart, which is based […]
IFB warns of new moped crash-for-cash scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has warned of a new motor insurance scam involving mopeds. Working with the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), it has uncovered […]
ProXL FleXigrit GLIDE reduces buffing time by 75%
ProXL has launched FleXigrit GLIDE, an advanced abrasive disc with cutting-edge abrasive components, reducing compounding and buffing time by up to 75%. Through advanced 3D micro-structure technology, its surface area […]
Research reveals gender divide in car buying habits
New research has revealed a significant gender divide when it comes to buying a car. The latest Forecourt Foresight study, carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance, surveyed dealerships on […]