Buyer bids on EVs and hybrids spike in January
Digital marketplace Dealer Auction has reported a dramatic spike in bids on EVs and hybrids in January, with the Toyota Prius identified as the top performer. It found that bids surged […]
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Used electric vehicle values 10% cheaper than ICE models
Used electric vehicle values are about 10% cheaper than petrol or diesel equivalents from the same manufacturer, according to new research. CarGurus has found that used combustion engine models are […]
Spike in alloy wheel repairs driven by poor road quality
The poor condition of UK roads has led to a sharp increase in alloy wheel repairs. According to smart repairer Revive! UK, wheel repair sales increased by 10% during 2024 […]
Kia models set the pace in used car sales
Used cars are selling 10 days quicker on average than last month, with two Kia models selling in just 11 days on average. According to data from Auto Trader, used […]
Vehicle crime hotspots revealed
Insurance experts have analysed data from the Office of National Statistics to discover the vehicle crime hotspots in England and Wales. More than 97,000 vehicle crimes were reported across 172 […]
Thatcham Research partners Elixirr to deliver VRR insights
Thatcham Research has announced a new partnership with Elixirr that will help insurers partners make best use of its data and research. The collaboration will see Elixirr deliver greater value […]
A1 Remote Diagnostics unveils BMW breakthrough
A1 Remote Diagnostics has developed and launched a working solution for remotely programming the latest BMW Group vehicles. The solution is expected to provide repairers with a quick and cost-effective […]
Stoneacre taps into Toyota’s Autotech Internship Programme
Stoneacre Motor Group is tackling the skills crisis in the industry through a new collaboration with Toyota’s Autotech Internship Programme. Toyota GB launched the programme with Autotech Group in 2023 […]
Fatal road traffic accidents caused by humans not tech
New research has found that less one per cent of fatal road traffic accidents are caused by technical defects. According to a study carried out by German research institute FKA, […]
Axalta Axcess network expands with three acquisitions
Axalta has acquired three distributors in Europe which will now become part of the Axalta Axcess network. Axalta Axcess is Axalta’s direct-to-customer sales and distribution solution designed to make ordering, […]
Motor Ombudsman’s Insight Report lifts lid on disputes
The Motor Ombudsman’s Insight Report has revealed that nearly half of all new dispute cases in 2024 related to used car sales. The Report found that disputes in relation to buying […]
New HGV market goes into reverse in 2024 – SMMT
The UK’s new HGV market fell for the first time in three years in 2024, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]
