Buyer demand falls as inflation rises
Demand for new and used vehicles fell again in June, marking the fourth consecutive month of declines, according to new data from lead management experts at iTrackLEADS. It found that […]
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Car registrations hit the skids in June
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found that UK new car registrations fell 24.3% in June to just 140,958 units. That makes it the weakest June […]
LCV registrations still on the slide
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined for the sixth consecutive month in June, falling 23% to 26,443 units. That continues the trend throughout 2022, with LCV registrations down […]
EVs top fastest-selling list in June
Figures from Auto Trader have revealed that electric cars were not only the fastest fuel type to sell in June, taking an average of just 27 days, compared to 33 […]
Steer expansion continues with acquisition of AW Repair Group
Steer Automotive Group has announced the acquisition of all 12 AW Accident Repair Centres – bringing Steer Group to 55 sites with 1,000 staff and the capability to repair 85,000 […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: New date for bodyshop Awards 2022
The bodyshop Awards 2022 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars double celebration has been moved to a new date to make room for more attendees at the Celtic Manor Resort […]
Car production picks up in May
UK car production grew for the first time since June 2021 in May, up 13.3%. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 62,284 units were produced in the month. However, output remains 46.3% below […]
EV technician numbers catching demand
The number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rising rapidly. According to the latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), […]
Repairify brings brands under one roof
Repairify has announced that it is unifying its company brands under the single name Repairify to simplify its market proposition. As a result, RED EU and RED Autocentres will be […]
Ben launches well-being platform
To mark the beginning of World Well-being Week, automotive industry charity Ben has launched BenWell, its pioneering new well-being platform developed specifically for the automotive industry in partnership with Wellonomics. […]
Auto industry setting AI pace
A new report into the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in business has revealed that companies in the UK automotive sector could save more than £40,000 per year, by […]
AW releases double feature
AW Repair has released the latest episodes in its Career for Life Series. The series highlights the fulfilling career opportunities within the repair group. The latest episodes showcase the very different […]
