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IMI awards futuristic design award to 11-year-old

Eleven-year-old Jai Mistry of West Yorkshire has been named the winner of a competition to design a concept car for the future. The competition launched by automotive professional body, the […]

Commercial vehicle sales go cold in November

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 22.2% in November, with 24,352 of the latest vans joining Britain’s roads. This is according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While the scale […]

Dealer demand enjoys November lift

Dealers across the UK have seen demand rally in November, with a 4.4% increase in enquiries and a 20% increase in sales against the same month last year. The data […]

New registrations surge by nearly a quarter

The UK new car market grew 23.5% in November to 142,889 registered units in the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to new figures published by the Society of […]

Hydrogen innovator secures APC funding

Hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has secured a £15m grant from the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre. The Glasgow-based company is leading innovation in hydrogen mobility in […]

Maserati expands UK retail network

Maserati has added to its UK retailer network with the appointment of Maserati has added to its UK retailer network with the appointment of Hendy Group to serve the South […]

Thatcham Research joins Toyota’s hydrogen project

Thatcham Research is working with Toyota and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. Its insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise […]

Covea and BGLi launch insurance brand nutshell

BGL Insurance (BGLi) has announced the launch of a new motor insurance brand in partnership with Covéa. With product features including uninsured driver protection, free motor legal cover and zero […]

Charity challenge peaks on Kilimanjaro

A team of 15 automotive industry leaders have raised nearly £200,000 for automotive charity Ben by scaling the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. They reached the 5,985m-high peak following a six-day […]

Industry rallies behind Reddish Hall School

Several UK automotive aftermarket suppliers have rallied together to donate parts to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged five to 18 with complex educational needs. The […]

Entries now open for Bodyshop Awards 2023 and 30 Under 30

Nominations officially opened today (1 December 2022) for Bodyshop magazine’s two high-profile independent awards initiatives which will recognise and celebrate the collision repair industry’s high-achievers and rising stars in 2023. […]