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Driverless parking gets green light in Germany

The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use after Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighted the Mercedes-Benz/Bosch automated parking system in a parking garage […]

Used car prices record 32nd month of growth

The latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index has revealed that used car retail prices remain stable. The data, which is based on circa 900,000 daily pricing observations, shows […]

Ford announces major UK investment

Ford has invested a further £125m in its Halewood Plant, on Merseyside, increasing capacity by 70%. This means that 70% of the 600,000 EVs which Ford will sell in Europe […]

SMMT calls for government support to secure growth

The UK automotive industry has urged government to take rapid action to secure the long-term future of one of the country’s most important assets, while accelerating its decarbonisation. The call […]

Roadside (Garages) Kia wins industry accolade

The Motor Ombudsman has awarded the National Garage Star trophy in the 2022 Star Awards to Roadside (Garages) Kia. The family-owned and long-established dealership in Coleraine, Northern Ireland won the […]

Cost-of-living crisis could ease chip demand

The semiconductor shortage could soon be a thing of the past, according to VCN Automotive. It believes the cost-of-living crisis means consumers are not upgrading their smartphones or investing in […]

Audi network achieves 100% EVA accreditation

Audi is the first car manufacturer in the UK to receive Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation across its entire network of 113 centres. Developed by the National Franchised Dealers Association […]

SMMT signs up to first Diversity Charter

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is one of 16 leading automotive brands to come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter. The founding signatories, […]

Repairify names Rob Neale operations manager

Industry specialist Rob Neale has been appointed operations and workshop manager by Repairify to head up its workshop operation at its site in Luton. He will create a technical centre […]

Vehicle finance demand unaffected by inflation

Consumer demand for motor finance remains strong despite the economic uncertainty. According to the latest data from Auto Trader there were over 1.9 million finance interactions on its platform last […]