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IAM RoadSmart calls for fuel duty freeze

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has joined calls to postpone planned rises to the fuel duty in a bid to alleviate pressure on business fleets. From 1 January next year […]

Axanzo to be new name of AkzoNobel and Axalta merger

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced the combined company following their proposed merger will be called Axanzo. The planned merger was first announced in November 2025. It is expected […]

IMI Skills Competition finalists attend masterclasses

Glasurit, ITAS and Car-O-Liner have helped finalists in the IMI Skills Competition prepare for the National Finals with dedicated masterclasses. The IMI Skills Competitions National Finals will take place at […]

Car insurance premiums up a third for young drivers

Car insurance premiums for drivers under 25 has increased by 34% since 2022, according to new research. Analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket has found that average premiums for under 25s […]

Jigcar expands into accident repair sector

AI-powered vehicle transport and operations solution provider Jigcar is expanding into the accident repair sector. Launched in 2024 as a service for dealers, it has now identified opportunities with accident […]

Fix Auto Blackburn becomes 150th Fix Auto UK site

Fix Auto UK has announced that Fix Auto Blackburn has become its 150th repair centre, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s continual growth. Fittingly, the feat has been secured […]

Nearly half of SMEs dreading Autumn Budget

Nearly half of small businesses are anxious or actively dreading the Autumn Budget, according new research. A survey of 500 small business owners carried out by digital broker money.co.uk found that […]

Sales volumes and values rise at Dealer Auction

Sales volumes on the Dealer Auction Retail Margin Monitor for September increased by more than 10% month-on-month. Meanwhile, total retail value was up 12%. At brand level, Land Rover, BMW […]