Used car values at BCA softened by seasonal pressure
Used car values at BCA fell by 5.4% (398) during November under typical seasonal pressures. This represents a similar decrease to this time last year, although sales volumes last month […]
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Used car market shifting to newer models
New data suggests a shift in the used car market with buyers moving away from older models to premium cars. Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor for November found that average […]
Business rates bill set to reach £1m a day for dealerships
UK dealerships are bracing for a business rates bill of £1m a day from next April, according to new calculations by automotive property consultancy Rapleys. Its analysis has found that […]
Car running costs a key concern for drivers
A new survey has found that 75% of drivers are worried that car running costs will increase in 2026. According to December’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 52% are concerned that […]
Euro NCAP safety ratings reveal five-star winners
The latest Euro NCAP safety ratings have been released with the Mercedes-Benz CLA scoring highest among a host of five-star rankings. It achieved the top safety score after performing strongly […]
EV Training academy dedicated to fire services unveiled
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has unveiled the first Cobra EV Training Academy in the UK to help fire services safely handle electric vehicles. It has partnered with Cold Cut Systems UK […]
Public charging network up by 18% in a year
The UK public charging network for electric vehicles has grown by 18% in the last year, according to new data from Zapmap. It has reported that there were around 73,000 […]
IMI names Michael Massey its new Skills Competitions Manager
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Michael Massey as the new IMI Skills Competitions Manager. Massey, 35, who today (10 December) ends his tenure with Morelli Group where […]
Free apprenticeships for under 25s wiped out by costs
The benefits of free apprenticeships for under 25s will be wiped out by the rise in the minimum wage and national insurance contributions. This is according to new analysis from […]
Industry mourns sad passing of Brian Kerrison
The industry is mourning the sudden passing of Brian Kerrison, co-owner of Fix Auto Manchester East. Ian Pugh, managing director, Advantage Group of Companies, said: “It is with profound sadness […]
Thatcham Research and BYD announce repair collaboration
Thatcham Research and BYD have announced a 12-month agreement intended to lower repair, insurance and ownership costs for drivers of the Chinese brand. The partnership, which will start on 1 […]
Lock Out Drink Driving campaign backs alcohol interlocks
A new campaign, Lock Out Drink Driving, has been launched to tackle drink driving and improve road safety. The campaign will lobby government to introduce alcohol interlocks to prevent drink […]