Used car prices continue falling after pandemic
Average used car prices fell 4.3% across London, according to new data released by online marketplace MOTORS. It’s November Market View revealed that average used car prices dropped from £24,043 […]
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Latest IMI report shows slight drop in automotive vacancies
The latest IMI Automotive Vacancies Report, out today, shows that the motor trades vacancy rate has fallen month on month for the past four months. The IMI’s analysis of the […]
Number of electric vehicles on UK roads tops 1.3 million
A new report has revealed that the number of electric vehicles on UK roads has now exceeded 1.3 million. Data from Zap Map’s seventh annual survey has found that 3.94% of […]
Tools and consumables supplier FÖRCH acquires Ziebe in UK
The FÖRCH Group has continued its above average growth with the acquisition of its UK-based affiliate, Ziebe. The group from Neuenstadt in Germany has acquired 100% share capital of its […]
Apprenticeship Central meets recruitment and retention needs
Apprenticeship Central has announced that it is partnering with Fix Auto Slough and Uxbridge to deliver its recruitment and retention demands. The Fix Auto UK franchisee has committed to its […]
London revealed as van theft capital of UK
London has been revealed as the van theft capital of the UK, based on analysis of data from a Freedom of Information request. Dayinsure requested data from police authorities across […]
FLA figures reveal flatlining consumer car finance market
New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell by two per cent in October compared to 2023. The corresponding value […]
British tradespeople owed billions in late payments: study
Billions of pounds in late payments are owed to tradespeople across the UK, according to a new study. Ford Pro, the vehicle manufacturer’s commercial division, conducted the research after the […]
Car insurance costs pricing 2.6 million people off roads
New research by Citizens Advice has revealed that 2.6 million people in the UK don’t drive because they’re unable to afford car insurance costs. This includes almost 900,000 drivers who […]
Senior promotions at Northgate to support ‘One Road’ initiative
Northgate – the B2B light commercial vehicle rental and mobility solutions provider that is part of ZIGUP, which also owns FMG Repair Services – has announced two key senior promotions […]
Cleevely Motors becomes IMI-approved training centre
Cheltenham-based Cleevely Motors, in partnership with Cotswold Diagnostics, has been recognised as an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved training centre. Following the success of the garage’s “At Ease […]
FixMyCar announces new approved repairer network
FixMyCar has unveiled new plans to launch FixRated, a new approved repairer network. In partnership with The Motor Ombudsman, the new programme will provide FixMyCar customers with a wider choice […]
