Nearly half a million drivers pay Expensive Car Supplement
More than 426,000 cars have been subject to the government’s Expensive Car Supplement in the past year, according to new analysis from by Marshall Motor Group. This is a 42% […]
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Driving without insurance to top eight million this Christmas
A fifth of motorists are expected to risk driving without insurance this Christmas, which equates to more than eight million people. New research from temporary car insurance provider Tempcover has […]
New car sales dip despite EV growth – SMMT
New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]
SAVE THE DATE: Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30
Bodyshop Magazine has confirmed that next year’s edition of its hugely popular Bodyshop Awards 2026 will return to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and will be moving one week earlier […]
Seven in 10 drivers experience a near miss every year
More than seven in 10 drivers say they’ve experienced a near miss while driving, with most motorists having three close calls every year. The survey of 2,000 motorists was carried […]
Collision repair sector lagging behind EV uptake
A new report has revealed that the rapid uptake of electric vehicles is leaving the collision repair sector behind. The study warned that key gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and […]
Fuel prices rise sharply in November – RAC
New data has revealed that fuel prices rose during November at their fastest rate since April last year. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol pump prices went up 2.17p last […]
Electric vehicles and hybrids hit peak volumes
Electric vehicles and hybrids accounted for almost a fifth of all used cars stocked by dealers in November. This represents a new high for alternatively fuelled cars, according to MOTORS […]
Ford repairers to benefit from more accurate data
Ford repairers will be able to offer customers more accurate quotes and quicker repairs following a data agreement between Ford Motor Company and Digital INNK. The agreement will connect Ford […]
NBRA warns Autumn Budget an ‘existential threat’ to repairers
The National Body Repair Association has issued an urgent response to the Autumn Budget, warning it could create a financial emergency for the repair sector. Martyn Rowley, executive director of […]
2026 car sales to return to pre-pandemic levels
New analysis by Auto Trader is predicting that 2026 car sales in the UK will return to pre-pandemic levels. It expects sales of 9.8 million this year to increase to […]
Resistance rising to telematics-based insurance
New research suggests high premiums are forcing young drivers to take telematics-based insurance and creating a lifetime of resistance against the technology. Analysis of 6,868 insurance quotes in November found […]