ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist says older drivers can stay safer for longer by reflecting on their driving, and by knowing where they can get expert safety advice. The statement follows the release of figures from the DVLA showing that almost 22,500 elderly motorists had their licences … Continue reading
New figures released from automotive data experts HPI as part of its Crushwatch initiative have revealed that West Yorkshire Police has reunited finance companies with over £768k worth of uninsured vehicles in February alone. Outside of London Metropolitan Police the amount is the highest of any regional Police Force in the UK. … Continue reading
Conflicting and confusing information on the latest generation of battery electric vehicles has created a ‘knowledge gap’ for potential buyers, holding them back from choosing an EV as their next purchase, a new White Paper from the UK’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, What Car? has found. … Continue reading
The UK’s first ever Petrolicious Drivers’ Meeting has been set for Sunday May 12 at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire, the former RAF bomber base that now serves as a centre of excellence for the classic car industry. It’s open to all, with entry just £12.50 per person or free to … Continue reading
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mangoletsi, one of the UK’s longest established and privately-owned automotive retailers, to operate its third franchised car dealership in Cheshire. Conveniently located near to the town of Knutsford and the main arterial roads in the county, Mangoletsi Suzuki will … Continue reading
Kia Motors UK Limited is delighted to announce that it has once again won an award for its industry leading seven-year warranty. Winning the ‘Manufacturer Warranty Scheme of the Year’ at the 2019 Car Dealer Aftermarket Excellence Awards. At the inaugural event, the awards shone a light on the important … Continue reading
Vehicle values remained steady in a “buoyant” wholesale market in February, according to Cox Automotive. It’s Manheim auction business recorded an average selling price of £6,131, up 0.5% month-on-month. Fleet car values increased by 4.9% month-on-month, while the average value for part-exchange vehicles fell by £300 to £4,082. Figures from … Continue reading
Ford EcoSport is February’s fastest-selling used car – petrol used cars flourish and diesel is fuel of choice for larger used SUVs The Ford EcoSport was the fastest selling used car in the UK for the second successive month, taking on average 44 days to sell, four days faster than … Continue reading