SMMT responds to Seventh Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change has published its Seventh Carbon Budget, the latest stepping stone on the UK’s path to net zero by 2050. The budget, which is not policy […]
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Automotive apprenticeships held back by time and cost pressures
Automotive apprenticeships are being held back by cost and time pressures within bodyshop, according to a new survey by Apprenticeship Central. It found that the primary concern for managers is finding […]
Motor Ombudsman expands Advanced Dispute Resolution service
The Motor Ombudsman has announced a new collaboration with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to expand its Advanced Dispute Resolution service. The new partnership incorporates AAG’s entire 1,200-strong national […]
#CarTok tips can do long-term damage – Auto Trader
More than 876 million car videos have been broadcast on TikTok under the #CarTok hashtag, however, drivers have been warned to be wary of some of the top tips. The […]
Government extends plug-in van grant for another year
The Department for Transport has announced that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year. The scheme offers drivers grants of up to £2,500 when buying small vans […]
Cap HPI reveals automatics over manuals trend
Cap HPI has revealed an accelerating trend of automatics over manuals in the UK, with automatics now making up about a third of the car parc. Its data has uncovered a […]
Veterans career guide announced by Mission Automotive
A new veterans career guide has been unveiled by Mission Automotive in partnership with the SMMT to recruit more ex-forces personnel to the sector. The guide, announced as the industry gears up […]
White van man stereotype debunked by Mercedes-Benz
New research from Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has debunked the stereotype of the ‘white van man’, with almost half now degree-qualified. It found that 46% of van drivers hold a Foundation, […]
BMW announces pause to Oxford Mini factory upgrade
BMW has said low electric vehicle sales are behind its decision to delay a £600m upgrade of its Oxford Mini factory. The news comes just weeks after Stellantis confirmed it […]
Thatcham Research welcomes new legislation on theft devices
Thatcham Research has welcomed the government’s new Crime and Policing Bill targeting electronic devices used in vehicle theft, while emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to combat increasingly sophisticated […]
West Midlands named car theft capital of UK
DVLA data has revealed the regions where drivers are most likely to have their vehicles stolen, with the West Midlands named the car theft capital of the UK. In total, […]
Project M-LightEn to cut chassis weights by 25%
Gordon Murray Group (GMG) has announced a new consortium project, Project M-LightEn, to create a new generation of chassis that is 25% lighter and 50% greener. Supported by Innovate UK […]
