Tech firms join forces
The CitNOW Group has completed the acquisition of Dealerweb. The two companies will continue to operate autonomously while sharing insights and experiences to improve efficiencies for dealers. Martin Hill, a […]
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Used car market untroubled by Lockdown 2:0
Average used car values held up in November despite England going into a second lockdown. BCA reported that average used car values moved by just £166 (two per cent) to […]
Startline set to exceed 2020 targets
Startline Motor Finance is on target to exceed its pre-pandemic 2020 growth target with an increase in turnover of 20% compared to last year. CEO Paul Burgess explained: “It looks […]
SMMT welcomes extension to Brexit talks
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged UK and EU negotiators to break the deadlock and agree a trade deal after both parties agreed to keep talking beyond […]
Licence Bureau breaks five-million milestone
Licence Bureau has surpassed the five million Driver Licence check milestone – processing its latest million checks in record time. The UK’s number one provider of Driver Licence validation services […]
New estimating tool rolled out
Autodata has launched Service Advisor, a new tool intended to support front-of-house staff quoting and estimating for customers. After selecting the vehicle by model or licence plate number in the […]
BVRLA calls for ‘realistic’ emissions pathway
The BVRLA has called for government support to help industry meet the sixth Climate Change Committee Budget. The UK will have to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 to meet […]
ACIS backs Ben with mask campaign
ACIS has said it will donate £5 to Ben for every mask it gives away before Christmas. As part of its ‘Don a mask for Ben’ initiative, ACIS is asking […]
SMMT still ‘hopeful’ of Brexit deal
The SMMT says it is still hopeful that a trade deal between the UK and the EU can be agreed. Chances of a successful negotiation appear to be reducing after […]
Huge investment confirmed for north east
The first UK Gigafactory dedicated to the manufacture batteries for electric vehicles will be established in the north east. Britishvolt has acquired exclusive rights to a site in Blyth, Northumberland […]
‘Clear evidence’ of EV breakthrough
Electric car sales have claimed their highest ever share of the used market, with interest in the technology reaching historic levels. BuyaCar found that, after languishing for most of the […]
Deadly toll of grey fleet
A new survey has found that nearly a quarter of casualties on UK roads involve people driving for work. The study, carried out on behalf of Highways England and Roadsafe, […]