Dealerships embrace electric vehicles in growing numbers
Electric vehicles, stock availability and staffing costs are less of a concern for dealers now than they were 12 months ago. According to November’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 37% of […]
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Sun European affiliate invests in Turners Accident Repair
Turners Accident Repair has secured significant investment from an affiliate of Sun European Partners. The deal forms part of Sun’s buy-and-build investment in the collision repair sector and its strategy […]
Used electric vehicle sales drive third quarter growth
Used electric vehicle sales grew faster than any other fuel type in the third quarter of the year, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Uninsured driving hotspots revealed by MIB
New data from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has revealed the UK’s uninsured driving hotspots, with Thurrock in Essex topping the list. The data also found that five of the top […]
Cybercrime insurance payouts surge by 230%
The Association of British Insurers has revealed it paid out £197m to businesses affected by cybercrime in 2024. This is £138m more than in 2023 and represents a 230% year-on-year […]
Scrapping ECOS would inflict ‘substantial damage’, warns SMMT
The government has been warned against scrapping the Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) and introducing pay-per-mile tax in its Autumn Budget. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported […]
Robust used car market can withstand Autumn Budget
Auto Trader is predicting that the Autumn Budget will have little impact on the used car market, with consumers making any necessary cuts in other areas. Although economic indicators remain […]
ARIES standard secures widespread industry support
More than half of repairers have signed up to ARIES (Automotive Repair Industry Environmental Standard) since it was introduced in the summer. The new standard has been designed to succeed […]
Vehicle claims costs revealed in new WSG data
New data has revealed that average vehicle claims costs have risen to £621 this year, driven partly by the greater level of technology built into modern cars. This is according […]
Vehicle supply issues still impacting fleets
More than two thirds of fleets (68%) say ongoing vehicle supply issues are still disrupting daily operations. This is according to a survey of more than 400 fleet manager carried […]
British Franchise Awards triumph for Revive! duo
Revive! Gloucester & Bristol Central owners Jai and Reena Patel won the Highly Commended award in the Dynamic Duo category at the 2025 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. On […]
Ghost brokers cost young drivers £2,000
Young drivers who buy fake insurance policies from ghost brokers lose an average of £2,000, according to Aviva. Its data has found that ghost brokers are increasingly targeting drivers aged […]