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ULEZ: Classics and quirks drive through loophole

16 November 2021

With London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) recently expanded, and 13 more UK cities following its example by setting up their own, it could seem… Read More

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EV skills gap to rip open in 2026?

10 November 2021

The IMI is predicting that there will be a 35,700 shortfall of EV-qualified technicians by 2030, with 2026 marking the point at which the skills… Read More

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The Parts Alliance rebrands as GSF Car Parts

10 November 2021

GSF Car Parts has become the official new name for The Parts Alliance, which will trade under one brand its 170 sites going forward.GSF Car… Read More

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IMI partnership with British Motor Show to continue in 2022

8 November 2021

The British Motor Show, set to return from 18-21 August 2022, at Farnborough International, is again teaming up with the IMI as tech partner.The IMI… Read More

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Give as good as you get: Machine Mart gift vouchers top Christmas option for 2021?

8 November 2021

With Christmas coming up, Machine Mart is looking to remind its customers that its gift cards and E-Vouchers could make a good gift option.Machine Mart… Read More

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Powerful new Tesla battery unveiled by Panasonic

5 November 2021

The issue of EV range anxiety could become less pronounced for some owners going forward, with Panasonic recently announcing it has developed a new battery… Read More

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EVs and hybrids get 5-star Euro NCAP results

5 November 2021

EVs and hybrids get 5-star Euro NCAP resultsEVs and hybrids from mainstream car manufacturers all achieved high scores in recent Euro NCAP testing. The… Read More

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Kalimex and Mickel Motorsport launch Young Driver Programme

5 November 2021

Kalimex, the global distributors of K-Seal, JLM Lubricants and Quiksteel, in partnership with motorsport specialists Mickel Motorsport have launched a brand-new Young Driver Programme.The aim… Read More

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Product of the Year win for TRICO range

4 November 2021

TRICO has been awarded Product of the Year for its Flex range at the A1 Motor Stores annual convention.The Flex range was relaunched in 2020,… Read More

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More plug-in vehicles sold in 2021 that during entire previous decade

4 November 2021

More plug-in vehicles will hit the road in 2021 than during all of of the preceding decade, according to a forecast from the SMMT, even… Read More