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CV sales soar as EVs enjoy sharp rise

The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCV) registered in the UK grew for the seventh consecutive month in July, increasing by 44.2% to 26,990 units. According to the Society […]

Kia passes 50,000 EV sales milestone

Kia UK has reached the 50,000 EV sales milestone in July 2023, after another record-breaking month that saw the brand finish as the UK’s fourth best-selling brand. Kia sold 9,624 […]

Fuel prices on the rise again

Petrol prices rose again in July, while diesel prices remained stable. According to data from the RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of unleaded across the UK increased to 145p, a […]

BCA relaunches vehicle Appraisal Training

BCA has relaunched its vehicle Appraisal Training programme with additional new content for 2023. Aimed at retail dealer groups and independent dealers, the course empowers used car teams to carry […]

Lotus names new commercial director

Lotus has appointed Conor Horne as commercial director of UK and Ireland. In his new role, he will work closely with Lotus’ leadership team to further develop the company’s business […]

Demand increases for Ben support

Demand for support from Ben has risen sharply in the second quarter of 2023. It reported a 23% year-on-year increase in enquiries and a 20% increase in support cases, with […]

Used car values bucking trend, says BCA

Used car prices plateau in June

Average used care values remained consistent for the third month in a row, according to BCA. It reported average prices of £8,255 with the mix of vehicles continuing to heavily […]

Copart doubles Sandtoft site capacity

Copart UK, is expanding its Sandtoft site to create a 110-acre UK Super Centre in the North of England. The company has acquired an additional 65 acres of land situated […]

Dealer enquiries dip in July

The latest data from iTrackLEADS shows enquiries for new and used vehicles declined 0.9% in July against 12 months ago. However, despite the number of enquiries dealers responded to increasing […]

Ennis & Co broadens skills support

Global automotive and mobility skills search company Ennis & Co has announced an expansion of its services with the establishment of three separate business divisions within a newly formed Ennis […]

Spies Hecker – Innovative new 1k Primer Surfacer

Spies Hecker has launched a new Priomat 1K Universal Primer Surfacer Aerosol 4095 in grey. Designed to maximise efficiency and sustainability, the innovative 1K Primer Surfacer shortens the repair process […]