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Used car values up 10%
Thursday 8th February 2024
BCA has reported the first monthly rise in average UK used car values since last October. Average used car values at BCA improved by £679 in January compared to December, representing an increase of 9.8% over the month. Sold volume also increased significantly, with the final full week of January… Read more
UK production breaks one million barrier in 2023
Thursday 25th January 2024
UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) produced, output was up 17% on the previous year and topped one million units for the first time since 2019.… Read more
Vauxhall deal with Ryze to develop hydrogen charging infrastructure
Friday 19th January 2024
Vauxhall will work with Ryze Hydrogen to develop charging infrastructure solutions for fleets ahead of UK trials of its hydrogen van. The Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen begins fleet evaluation trials this year before orders open for the hydrogen version of the Movano, Vauxhall’s largest light commercial vehicle (LCV), with the… Read more
Industry mourns two sad losses
Thursday 18th January 2024
The sad death on Wednesday (17 Jan) of Bob Linwood (60) has been announced. Bob’s dedication to bringing young talent into our industry was unparalleled. A man of the people, devoted to family and charitable causes, especially in memory of his son Ethan. In November 2015 Bob received the ABP… Read more
Motor insurance prices surge 67%
Monday 15th January 2024
The average quoted price of motor insurance rose 67% in the year to November, according to data from the Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index. This represents the sharpest annual price rise on record, beating the 61% rise in the year to August. Younger drivers have experienced the biggest rises… Read more
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