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LCV disrupter preparing for UK launch

New all-electric automotive company Innovation Automotive has announced it will focus on the light commercial vehicle market when it launches in the UK later this year. The multi-brand automotive firm […]

New study predicts continued EV growth

A new study is predicting a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the electric and hybrid vehicle market between 2021 and 2031. According to ESOMAR-certified market research, short-term projections […]

ACIS supports Toyota training initiative

ACIS is supporting Toyota in a new initiative to train technicians. The vehicle manufacturer is using a damaged Toyota Supra as a skills training vehicle for technicians at its head […]

AutoRaise supports apprentice levy transfers

AutoRaise has supported Saint Gobain in transferring more than £125,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy funding to repairers. The Levy Transfer programme enables larger, levy-paying corporations to fulfil their corporate social […]

Vehicle thefts up a third

Stolen vehicle recovery experts Tracker has found that thefts have risen by more than 32% in the first half of the year, as the UK has come out of lockdown. […]

Cazoo expands into Liverpool

Online car retailer Cazoo has opened its latest Customer Care centre in Liverpool, creating 15 new jobs. Following a £1m investment, this becomes the 19th customer collection/drop off location opened […]

Used car prices rise for 66th straight week

Consumer demand is continuing to drive record price growth, with the average price of a used car surging another 15% year-on-year in the week starting 9 August. This is according […]

LCV prices top £10,000 for first time

LCV values at BCA and passed £10,000 for the first time in July. Average used LCV values rose by £187 during the month to reach £10,120, the highest recorded average […]

Technicians facing ‘classic’ test

Autodata is advising technicians to be prepared to accept a growing number of “classic cars” for repair in their workshops. The average age of cars on the road in the […]

Dunkley joins Cazoo leadership team

Cazoo has named Jonathan Dunkley as senior strategic adviser. He is ex-CEO of CarShop and ex-Sytner Group board member, and will work with the existing operating and commercial teams at […]

SYNETIQ unveils first Smart Hub

SYNETIQ has announced its first Smart Hub, located just outside the M25. The site will be home to a wide range of client services including online vehicle auctions, green parts […]