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While the latest data around rising car sales makes positive reading, industry experts believe fleet purchases are skewing the figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader has reported a […]

The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported this was an increase of 16,799 units, although […]

Automotive charity Ben has launched a month-long campaign around suicide prevention. As part of the initiative it has introduced additional support and services to its website, while also providing further […]

Stoke-based Ken Jervis Kia has been recognised for its bodyshop apprenticeship programme. Martec Training, which delivers apprenticeship training to local dealerships, garages and bodyshops, named Kia the number one company […]

The Peter Vardy Group has acquired the MG Aberdeen and Peterhead franchises from Gillanders. The franchises continue the group’s expansion, following the launch in August of two brand new MG […]

Auto Windscreens has appointed Stephen Mallon as its new finance director. Mallon has worked at the company since 2013, progressing through the ranks as commercial accountant and then financial controller. […]

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has opened its inquiry into electric vehicles. The inquiry is examining the importance of the decarbonisation of transport and transition to […]

Steer Automotive Group has acquired C&C Vehicle Services for an undisclosed sum with the aim of building a national commercial vehicle repair network within the group. Commercial vehicle repairs and […]

New research by GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance has revealed that the average car owner is offered £286 below market value on claims where their car has been written off. […]

Milton Keynes-based RWC Training has unveiled a new 10,000-sqft training centre. The new site enables the company to add welding, glazing and bespoke skills courses to its portfolio which already […]

eBay has launched its inaugural Van Conversion of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate the best light commercial vehicle (LCV) conversions in the UK. eBay is now seeking the best […]

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this represents the busiest July since 2015. Meanwhile, […]