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TrustFord angling for charity triumph

TrustFord has continued its commitment to supporting the wider community by raising over £1,850 for Cancer Research UK. It achieved this through its annual fishing match in Scunthorpe, which saw […]

New data reveals abandoned vehicle numbers

According to a recent Freedom of Information request to 50 councils across the UK, 21,106 cars were abandoned during 2021. The data was requested by Riverdale Leasing, and revealed the […]

IMI report reveals looming skills crisis

The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 160,000 shortfall in skilled workers by 2031. Its latest Automotive Sector Employment report attributes this growing skills gaps to the electric […]

Polestar to establish UK headquarters

Polestar will establish its UK commercial headquarters and a new customer Test Drive Hub at Bicester Heritage. Opening in December 2022, Polestar Bicester will be a new multi-purpose location following […]

 EVs experience higher MOT failure rates

Electric vehicles have higher MOT failure rates than equivalently aged hybrid and petrol vehicles. According to new research by BookMyGarage, DVSA data showed electric vehicles have a MOT failure rate […]

LKQ Euro Car Parts backs Ukraine effort

LKQ Euro Car Parts colleagues have raised more than £35,000 to support the relief effort in Ukraine, funding the purchase and delivery of two ambulances, with efforts ongoing to buy […]

CitNOW announces RTC acquisition

CitNOW Group has expanded its technology portfolio with the acquisition of Real Time Communications (RTC). RTC supplies integrated technologies that streamline sales and aftersales operations for automotive retailers by enabling […]

EV buyers put off by lack of infrastructure

Underlining the current shortfall of public charge points, a new survey has found that only a quarter of drivers would be comfortable owning an electric vehicle if they had to […]

Motofix secures AA partnership

Motofix Group has announced that all eight accident repair locations covering the South and South West of England have been appointed by AA Insurance covering both the AA Underwriting and […]

Demand ‘robust’ in HGV market

UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations grew by 0.4% to 9,533 units in the second quarter of 2022. However, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

New digital solution launched for CV buyers

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new online finance calculator to help buyers select the finance plan most suitable to them. The new digital tool enables private or business customers […]