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Breaking the speed limit becoming commonplace

Breaking the speed limit has become commonplace in the UK, according to the RAC, with more than eight in 10 motorists saying they regularly see drivers breaking the limit ‘excessively’. […]

Toby Poston named chief executive of the BVRLA

Toby Poston has been appointed chief executive of the BVRLA, succeeding Gerry Keaney who has retired after 11 years in post. Meanwhile, Lakshmi Moorthy has been appointed chairperson, replacing Jon […]

General Insurance Price Index records 16% fall

Motor insurance prices fell by 16% in 2024 according to the latest Pearson Ham Group General Insurance Price Index. Its found that premiums were down 5.5% in the last quarter […]

BT Group announces UK’s largest EV order

BT Group has announced the UK’s largest EV order as it continues the electrification of its commercial fleet. It has ordered about 3,500 new vehicles which will be delivered over […]

DLG unveils new VDA accreditation programme

A new VDA accreditation programme has been unveiled by Direct Line Group (DLG) to enhance safety and repair standards. Recognised by the IMI, the programme has been developed in line […]

New van buyers face £15.5m VED bill

New van buyers will spend an average of £1,732 extra on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from April, according to a new study. If 2024 van sales patterns continue, this will […]

2025 ZEV Mandate targets to be missed

Vehicle manufacturers will miss their 2025 ZEV Mandate targets, according to new analysis from EV leasing company DriveElectric. It is forecasting 440,000 pure electric vehicle sales in the UK this […]

LKQ releases 2025 training dates for bodyshops

LKQ has released 500 bodyshop course seats as part of its exclusive industry training programmes in 2025. Additional seats will be made available later this year to meet industry demand […]