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UK vehicle production remains in decline
Thursday 24th July 2025
UK car and van production has declined by 12% in the first half of the year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It’s the worst performance, outside of the Covid pandemic, since 1953. A total of 417,232 new vehicles were built in the UK,… Read more
Ignoring unusual car sounds adds £400 to repair costs
Friday 18th July 2025
A new study by Autotrader has revealed that most drivers fail to identify the unusual car sounds caused by even the most common faults. The study found that misdiagnosing unusual noises under the bonnet or ignoring them can lead to unnecessary repair costs of more than £400. Autotrader asked 2,000 UK drivers to listen… Read more
Fleets urged to back calls for UK to match EU hydrogen plans
Monday 16th June 2025
Fleets are being called on to back calls for the UK government to match EU targets on hydrogen filling stations, amid warnings of “an almost complete absence of infrastructure”. FleetCheck pointed to last week’s announcement by BMW at its hydrogen summit that it won’t bring its new fuel cell model to… Read more
Pothole-related repair bills still rising
Monday 9th June 2025
New research by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that pothole-related repair bills are continuing to increase, with the average cost now up to £320. Its latest survey of 1,855 members found that five per cent of drivers had spent more than £1,000 on repairs to damaged tyres, suspension, and steering in the last 12 months. More… Read more
Petrol prices fall to near four-year low
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Petrol prices dropped by a further 2p in May, making for three consecutive months of falling prices and the lowest average pump price in almost four years. Prices for unleaded are now at their lowest since early July 2021 while diesel – which also came down by 2p – has… Read more
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