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CV production the highest for a decade

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 10.7% in October, with 8,740 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Industry invited to take part in well-being survey

Automotive industry charity Ben has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Well-being Survey, which aims to take the emotional temperature of the sector and provide insights into the […]

Demand still strong for used cars

Latest data from Auto Trader has revealed that used car prices remained stable last month. Average prices actually rose £300 from September to £17,863. Prices have now been neutral or […]

Car finance costs soaring

Monthly payments on new car finance contracts have risen by more than 40% on some models since 2019. This is according to the latest research by What Car?, which found […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

EV growth unable to offset falling sales

The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining 12.2% over the three months of July to September. According to the latest figures published by […]

SMMT unveils new careers guide

The SMMT has launched a new automotive Career Guide to help address the growing skills gap in the sector. The guide comes after nearly half (49%) of UK automotive companies […]

BEV sales drive third month of growth

The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by 26.4% to 134,344 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of […]

Craig Kennedy shines at WorldSkills final

UK technicians enjoyed considerable success at the recent WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting, which took place in Denmark from 18-22 October. Supported by Glasurit, BASF’s premium paint […]

FMG sponsors IMI Skills Competition

FMG Repair Services has joined forces with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to sponsor the IMI Skills Competition finals. The annual competition showcases the tremendous technical talent within […]