New car sales fall as EV interest plummets
Data from JATO Dynamics has revealed a 16% fall in new car sales in Europe in August compared to the same month last year, with electric vehicle sales crashing by […]
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New VRR model out tomorrow to help insurers keep pace with risk
Thatcham Research, the insurer funded global leader in automotive risk intelligence, will tomorrow (24 September) launch a new VRR model, or Vehicle Risk Rating system, to improve the accuracy of […]
Plenham Limited statement: Jason Moseley
As of today, I as chairman of the board of Plenham have terminated Jason Moseley’s role as CEO of Plenham Limited with immediate effect. As a result, Mr Moseley no […]
Bodyshop Awards 2024 winners celebrated on night to remember
Bodyshop Magazine celebrated the best and brightest in the UK accident repair industry with its Bodyshop Awards 2024 winners and 30 Under 30 winners on Thursday (19 September) at the […]
Hendy Group strengthens Stellantis partnership
The Hendy Group has expanded its partnership with Stellantis by adding Peugeot and Citroën models to its Poole-based dealership. The dealership also represents Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, and Vauxhall […]
UK vehicle recalls up tenfold in 30 years
UK vehicle recalls are 10 times higher than they were in 1994, according to analysis of figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Almost 1.1 million cars and […]
Safe2Drive partners The Fleet Safety Academy
Safe2Drive, experts in road risk management, has announced a new partnership with The Fleet Safety Academy to deliver fleet management support. The Fleet Safety Academy is an on-line solution designed […]
2030 hybrid exemption could benefit van fleets
Van fleet operators are expected to benefit from the government’s decision to exempt hybrid cars from the reinstated 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel models. New […]
NBRA secures training discounts for members
The NBRA has agreed training discounts for its members at a number of providers. The industry body hopes this will address the skills shortage in the sector, which is particularly […]
Auto Trader report reveals substantial EV price barriers
A study commissioned by Auto Trader has found the price remains the main stumbling block to electric vehicle uptake among private buyers, with 87% refusing to pay more for an […]
AA poll finds 16% of drivers could be invalidating insurance
A poll carried out by the AA has revealed that 16% of drivers who use their personal cars for business trips have not told their insurers. A further six per […]
AFP platform could support fleets share EV charging
Fleet operators could share their electric vehicle charging facilities with other businesses through a new platform commissioned by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The proposal follows work undertaken by […]
