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New WSG report highlights EVs with highest warranty claims
Warranty Solutions Group has published a new report highlighting EVs with the most warranty claims. Its inaugural EV Market View Report looked at 2,500 real-world EV warranty claims, revealed a huge spread. It claimed the Renault Zoe recorded the lowest…
Farizon reveals new SV Sport details
Farizon has added the SV Sport to its award-winning SV van range. The SV Sport features a redesigned front bumper, complemented by a front splitter and sculpted side skirts that feature exclusive SV Sport badging. Calum James, country general manager…
Dealer see ‘wary and vulnerable’ customers cut back servicing and repairs
Drivers are spending less on car repairs and servicing as a consequence of rising pump prices, higher energy costs and food price inflation. That’s the conclusion of Startline research which found that three quarters of motorists (73%) say their finances…
The Motor Ombudsman Liverpool hub to support Alternative Dispute Resolution service
The Motor Ombudsman has opened a new hub in Liverpool in order to support the growth of its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service. Located on Mann Island, the facility will allow the organisation to recruit experienced staff in a wider…
NFDA raises dealer concerns over Government’s new eVED
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has raised concerns over the Government’s new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED). It believes the extra charges could discourage consumers moving to an electric vehicle, presenting challenges exactly when EV adoption is such a…
Sharp increase in pre-registration activity in June
Pre-registered advert volumes rose by 10.8% in June compared with May, despite total used car advert volumes increasing by 0.4% across the wider market, according to Brego’s Car Market Insight Report. June was a difficult month for the used car…
Lithia UK celebrates 80th anniversary of parent lithia & Driveway
Lithia UK is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its parent company, Lithia & Driveway,. Although the business has only had a UK presence since 2023, Lithia UK’s wider heritage is steeped in history that has helped shape the landscape of…