EV demand rises as LCV sales increase
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the eighth consecutive month in August, rising five per cent to 16,303 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor […]
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EU buyers still cool on EVs
A new survey from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) has revealed that EU manufacturers’ EV objectives appear optimistic, with just 16% of respondents planning to buy a car in the next 12 […]
Thatcham Research praises hydrogen Hilux
Thatcham Research has praised Toyota’s prototype hydrogen fuel cell variant of its Hilux pick-up as a benchmark in sustainable vehicle design strategy. The pick-up was developed as part of the […]
Fleets driving uptick in rising sales
While the latest data around rising car sales makes positive reading, industry experts believe fleet purchases are skewing the figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader has reported a […]
New car market swells by a quarter
The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported this was an increase of 16,799 units, although […]
Ben launches suicide prevention campaign
Automotive charity Ben has launched a month-long campaign around suicide prevention. As part of the initiative it has introduced additional support and services to its website, while also providing further […]
Ken Jervis Kia wins training award
Stoke-based Ken Jervis Kia has been recognised for its bodyshop apprenticeship programme. Martec Training, which delivers apprenticeship training to local dealerships, garages and bodyshops, named Kia the number one company […]
Peter Vardy Group announces MG acquisitions
The Peter Vardy Group has acquired the MG Aberdeen and Peterhead franchises from Gillanders. The franchises continue the group’s expansion, following the launch in August of two brand new MG […]
Auto Windscreens names new finance director
Auto Windscreens has appointed Stephen Mallon as its new finance director. Mallon has worked at the company since 2013, progressing through the ranks as commercial accountant and then financial controller. […]
Government opens EV enquiry
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has opened its inquiry into electric vehicles. The inquiry is examining the importance of the decarbonisation of transport and transition to […]
Steer expansion continues with acquisition of commercial repairer C&C
Steer Automotive Group has acquired C&C Vehicle Services for an undisclosed sum with the aim of building a national commercial vehicle repair network within the group. Commercial vehicle repairs and […]
Pay-outs more than £1m shy of market value
New research by GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance has revealed that the average car owner is offered £286 below market value on claims where their car has been written off. […]