Fuel prices sink to lowest post-Covid levels
Fuel prices rose slightly in November but could still be cheaper this Christmas than at any time since Covid-19. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol went up by a penny […]
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Automotive apprentices come with £1,000 cash back benefit
Apprenticeship Central has reminded bodyshops that they can claim up to £1,000 tax free if they take on automotive apprentices under the age of 19. It has highlighted this little-known […]
Used car market growth to be driven by EVs
The UK used car market is projected to rise from 7.4 million transactions in 2024 to just under 7.9 million by 2027, according to Cox Automotive. According to its Insight […]
Vehicle clocking targeted by new cap hpi service
Cap hpi has introduced a new National Mileage Register (NMR) investigation process to help dealers identify potential vehicle clocking issues. Developed in partnership with Trading Standards, the service uses data […]
Vehicle Excise Duty rises to add £162.9m to car buying costs
New car buyers will pay an extra £162.9m in tax next year following a rise in Vehicle Excise Duty for first-year vehicles. According to a study carried out by Go.Compare, […]
National Paint Championships beckon for skilled refinishers
Are you a top-class paint technician ready to show off your skills to the entire automotive aftermarket? Then don’t delay in getting your entry into the National Paint Championships being […]
Used car buyers turn to EVs and diesels
Used car buyers have increasingly turned to electric and diesel vehicles over the last six months to reduce fuel costs, new research indicates. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed the […]
Used electric vehicles outsell ICE models by a week
Used electric vehicles sold a week quicker than the second hand car market average in November, according to data released by cap hpi. It found that pure electrics sold in […]
Bristol Street Motors cuts ribbon on Plymouth dealership
Bristol Street Motors has opened a new dealership in Plymouth which will create 10 new jobs in the first year. The new Renault and Dacia dealership follows an £820,000 investment […]
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid VM’s struggles
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned with immediate effect following a disagreement with the board over how to fix weakening sales and a sharp stock slump. In a statement issued […]
Automotive training boost with new skills bursary
Skills company Ennis & Co Group will fund automotive training to the value of £2,500 for a new or existing member of the industry as part of new award. The […]
Car finance made easier with iVendi, Close Brothers deal
Dealers will be able to offer car finance to customers quicker and easier following a new collaboration between iVendi and Close Brothers Motor Finance. As part of the deal, iVendi […]
