supply chain

CV production up 68% year-to-date

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this represents the busiest July since 2015. Meanwhile, […]

Car production spikes by a third

UK car production surged 31.6% in July, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 76,451 units rolled off factory lines […]

HGV registrations enjoy strong growth

The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. This is according […]

Used car prices up for 39th consecutive month

Second-hand car prices are accelerating at their fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Index. With an average retail value of £17,756, June […]

Synetiq support vital in parts supply crisis

Leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantlers and recyclers Synetiq is continuing its support for bodyshops by reducing vehicle off-road time. While parts supply continues to be a challenge, its mygreenparts platform […]

Most popular used parts revealed

In light of continuing supply chain challenges, a new study has identified the most popular used car parts for motor traders. According to ChoiceQuote, wheels, lights and grilles were overwhelmingly […]

Industry Insights names new Connected Solutions partner

Industry Insights has announced that Laird Assessors has become a new Connected Solutions partner. Laird Assessors, which provides a range of services from accident damage reports and post-repair inspections, to […]

Car production continues upwards trend

British car manufacturing made further gains in April with output increasing for the third month in a row. It was up 9.9%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

FLP Group announces Northern Ireland expansion

Automotive and industrial paint manufacturer FLP Group has opened its first distribution centre in Armagh, Northern Ireland. The opening of the distribution centre reinforces FLP Groups commitment to Ireland and […]

Synetiq accelerates claims times with new service

Synetiq, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies has launched a new supply and fit service to support insurance clients facing increasing claims in catalytic […]

Prasco completes manufacturing plant acquisition

Prasco Group is establishing itself as a manufacturer of replacement parts rather than just an importer and exporter after acquiring the manufacturing facilities adjoined to its distribution centre in Turin. […]

CV sales continue upward trend

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth straight month of growth with 22,665 new units registered in April. According to the latest figures published by the […]