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Bodyshops struggle to meet increased demand for EV crash repairs
Bodyshops are struggling to keep up with demand for crash repair services on electric vehicles. A new report, EV Battery Longevity & Post-Accident Outcomes, by the accident aftercare specialist AX, reveals gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and repair processes. It…
Zipcar to cease UK operations
Car-sharing company Zipcar is set to end its UK operations. The public will be able to use Zipcars until 31 December 2025. A message was shared by James Taylor, General Manager at Zipcar UK. He said: “I’m writing to let…
Citygate technician wins Gold in Worldskills Automotive National Finals
Citygate Automotive technician Marc Cockerton took the Gold award in Light Vehicle Technology in the 2025 Worldskills Automotive National Finals. The win was announced by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the automotive professional body that champions people. Taking…
Caffyns goes into the red in ‘particularly challenging’ first half
Caffyns went into the red for the half year to 30 September with losses of £934,000 compared to profits of £213,000 in the prior year on turnover down 3% to £133.9m. Retail new car deliveries fell by 14% year-on-year. Caffyns…
Lipscomb Cars supports local charity Catching Lives
Lipscomb Cars supported local charity Catching Lives with a donation to help it provide essential services throughout winter. Catching Lives is an independent charity that supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in East Kent. During winter,…
UK car market set to return to pre-pandemic level in 2026
The UK car market for new and used cars is expected to close 2025 with an estimated 9.8m total transactions, the largest combined new and used market since 2019. Autotrader expects the retail market to return to its pre-pandemic…
Dealers ‘disappointed’ as budget cools car buyers’ confidence
Car buyers are reviewing their car purchasing plans in the wake of the Autumn Budget. That’s the key finding of a survey of 1,000 car buying decision makers, conducted by Insight Advantage for Motors. It found over a quarter (28%)…