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ULEZ expansion gets High Court approval

The expansion to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will go ahead as planned after a High Court ruling. ULEZ was introduced in 2019 to reduce pollution in the centre […]

Copart to double capacity in Scotland

Copart UK has announced that work is underway to double operational capacity in Scotland with a new 31-acre site in East Kilbride. The new Operation Centre near Glasgow, expected to […]

July dip in used car values

Used car values fell by 1.9% in July despite healthy wholesale activity, according to data experts at cap hpi. The fall of 1.9%, or £350 on average, is a larger […]

Fix Auto Edinburgh West achieves PAS 2060

Fix Auto Edinburgh West is the latest franchise partner from within Fix Auto UK’s network to achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060. The Scottish business has invested […]

Quotes for AFVs continue to rise

Analysis of extended warranty quotes-to-buy requests through Intelligent Motoring has revealed significant growth for electric and hybrid vehicles. Warranty quotes for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) grew by 575% in 2022 […]

Mercedes-Benz names Dennis new sales director

Sally Dennis has been appointed as sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK. With over 30 years of automotive experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new […]

EV training lagging behind demand

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for the second quarter of 2023. According to its EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number […]

CV growth set to continue into 2024

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16% in the first six months of the year as 58,675 units rolled off factory lines, with June marking the third consecutive month of […]

Tevva announces Alltruck partnership

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has appointed Alltruck as roadside assistance and fleet management partner. Under this new partnership, Alltruck will provide 24/7 roadside assistance and fleet management services for […]

Copart announces Westbury expansion

Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has announced further expansion plans in the South West of England as part of its ongoing growth programme. It is […]

IGA sets sights on apprenticeships

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The focus is on identifying what can be done […]

Car production enjoys strong half of growth

UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units, with June alone up 16.2%. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]