SMMT joins M5 to produce ‘manifesto for growth’
The automotive industry has joined forces with the four other main manufacturing sectors in the UK to produce a report highlighting what is necessary for sustained growth. The SMMT has […]
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Research reveals MOT blind spot
New research has revealed that 38% of UK drivers are unaware their vehicles are legally required to undergo an MOT test every year. That means that of the 41.2 million […]
Revive! and ChipsAway take BFA Awards honours
Repairers Revive! and ChipsAway took top awards at the 2023 British Franchise Awards. Revive! took home the ‘Leadership and Culture Award’ while a ChipsAway franchisee operating across Exeter, Torbay, Torquay […]
LCV values under intense pressure
BCA has reported that LCV values came under pressure in October as professional buyers continued to react to the tough economic conditions affecting the wider market, particularly the small business […]
EVs set to break the million barrier
Experts at cap hpi are predicting that there will be one million BEVs on UK roads for the first time by February 2024. It found that heading into October 2023 […]
IFB ramps up campaign to mark Fraud Awareness Week
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has launched a targeted digital marketing campaign to highlight the risks and consequences of fraud. Fraud is the most experienced crime in the UK, costing approximately […]
BCA reports rise in used car values
Average used car values rose again in October according to data released by the BCA. It saw prices rise to £7,397 from £7,262 September, halting a trend that had seen […]
NFDA receives Cabinet assurances for Northern Ireland trade
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Northern Ireland division has received assurances from the Cabinet Office that the movement and sale of new vehicles in Northern Ireland will remain unaffected […]
RAC attends record-high pothole-related breakdowns
The RAC has attended the highest number of pothole-related breakdowns in any third quarter since it began recording this data in 2006. RAC patrols went to 5,978 breakdowns caused by […]
Women Automotive Network announces 2024 agenda
Women Automotive Network has announced its exciting line-up of events for 2024 to offer automotive professionals the unique opportunity to meet the next generation of leaders and network with current […]
Messe Frankfurt names new events director
Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham and UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, has announced the appointment of Joanne Knowles as event director. She will head up the Automechanika Birmingham […]
Revive! reports record revenues
National SMART repair network Revive! Auto Innovations has reported its strongest ever month of revenue in October 2023, surpassing £2m network sales for the first time. This represents a 29% […]