UK commercial vehicle production remained resilient last month, down just 3.9% compared to a bumper October 2023. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader, 12,387 light commercial vehicles […]
Average quoted car insurance premiums fell by 1.1% in October, according to the Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index. It found that 57% of quotes were under £750, with nearly […]
The UK used car market performed strongly in November despite consumer confidence falling following the Autumn Budget and disruption around vehicle finance. According to cap hpi, the value of an […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that falling electric vehicle sales and ever-increasing EV targets will cost the automotive industry £6bn this year. It predicts this […]
Road safety group THINK! has launched a new drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas. The campaign, which aims to reduce incidents involving drink drivers, targets 17 to 24-year-old men […]
The government has confirmed it will reassess the ZEV Mandate after vehicle manufacturers said the targets were unworkable. It has said the 2030 deadline will remain in place, but will […]
Stellantis has confirmed that it will close its Vauxhall Luton factory next April, partly blaming challenges around the ZEV Mandate. The site, which has been open since 1905, employs 1,100 people […]
Apprenticeship Central has revealed that 46% of school leavers now regard apprenticeships as a viable career option. Apprenticeship Central relaunched earlier this month to deliver bespoke recruitment and retention solutions […]
New data has revealed that electric vans benefit from shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models. However, ICE and hybrid vans have better vehicle off-road […]
The automotive skills gap could be partly plugged by an army of interns ready and waiting to join the industry, according to Autotech Academy. It said it has up to […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named the winners of its 2024 IMI Skills Competition, which was part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals that saw more than 400 […]
A new study has revealed that as vehicle data concerns grow and cars become more connected and data-driven, UK drivers are increasingly prioritising data security when selecting garages for servicing […]
