SMMT launches automotive action plan
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a new plan to secure the future of the UK automotive industry. Full Throttle: Driving UK Automotive Competitiveness sets out a […]
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Car sales service launched in Scotland
The Peter Vardy Group has launched a new initiative to help people sell their cars privately. Its new service, GoodByeCar, enables owners to simply the sales transaction by completing most […]
Nissan to develop Sunderland Gigafactory
Nissan is expected to announce plans to build the UKs first battery Gigafactory in Sunderland, creating thousands of new jobs in the area. Supported by investment from the government, the […]
EVs enjoy record sales with 16% market share
The European new car market increased 73% compared with May 2020. JATO Dynamics measured data from 26 European markets and found sales totalling 1,073,987 units, taking the year-to-date total to […]
Driving drop-off not reflected in insurance premiums
New research has found that more than half of drivers think they are paying too much for car insurance considering the reduction in miles driven. Research for RAC Pay by […]
CV production continues strong recovery
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,243 units in May, significantly higher than May 2020 but also 2.2% higher than the five-year average for the month. According to the Society of […]
Dealers sold on online auctions
The number of dealers using online auctions has doubled since the first lockdown. According to a survey of 3,800 dealers carried out by CD Auction Group, trust and convenience of […]
Engine manufacturing doubles in a year
More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]
Staycations to add to summer miles
Staycations could see UK drivers travel an extra 212 miles for their holidays this year. A survey by Euro Car Parts found that a third of motorists are planning to […]
Car production recovery continues through May
UK car production rose dramatically in May, but supply chain challenges could hinder recovery. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 54,962 cars rolled off production […]
Rob Holdcroft steps into new VW fleet role
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has named Rob Holdcroft as head of fleet. He will step up from his position as national sales manager next month, replacing Claire English, who is moving […]
Motorpoint expansion to create dozen Scottish jobs
Motorpoint will create over a dozen new jobs when it opens a purpose-built vehicle preparation centre in Motherwell later this summer. The retailer is relocating its existing centre to the […]