Covid-19

Repair costs surge 40% since 2018

The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]

LCV market continues 2022 trend downwards

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle market fell for the seventh consecutive month in July. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, LCV sales were […]

CV production a third up from pre-Covid levels

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Engine production stutters in 2021

UK automotive engine production by more than 10% last year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It found that just over 1.6 million units […]

‘Freedom day’ won’t impact staycations

The aftermarket industry boon expected from a summer surge in staycations is not expected to wane despite the easing of international travel restrictions. Research from Autoglass found that 85% of […]

CV production continues strong recovery

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,243 units in May, significantly higher than May 2020 but also 2.2% higher than the five-year average for the month. According to the Society of […]

Engine manufacturing doubles in a year

More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]

UK roads busier than pre-Covid levels

Traffic levels are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to new data, with a shift in the most common type of collisions. AX has found that Britain’s roads during the first lockdown […]

Weekday traffic back to ‘normal’

Road traffic during weekdays is back to pre-Covid levels, according to data published by the Department for Transport. It found that on Friday, 28 May, movements for all motor vehicles […]

CV production sails out of 2020 doldrums

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,177 units in April, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is a significant increase on […]

‘Remarkable’ recovery in vehicle sales

Public appetite for high value used vehicles remains incredibly high despite the unprecedented rise in sale prices. In May, the average price for a car paid by the online car […]