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Monthly used car market research launched

30 March 2022

The used car market, and prevailing consumer and dealer views are to be the subject of monthly research from Startline Motor Finance, starting in mid… Read More

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G-Wiz back on the road thanks to Car Throttle/GS Yuasa

7 March 2022

In an example of how what might constitute a classic car can change over time, A REVA G-Wiz EV that has been off the road… Read More

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New car sales up in February, but action needed on EV infrastructure and VAT situation

4 March 2022

New car sales shot up 15% in February, with 58,994 cars rolling out of showrooms, according to figures from the SMMT. However, despite the increase,… Read More

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Get FGAS qualified, LKQ Euro Car Parts urges techs

3 March 2022

LKQ Euro Car Parts is reminding mechanics to make sure they are FGAS-qualified in order to avoid being restricted from handling R134A Refrigerant, and is… Read More

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Most common expensive part replacements identified

2 March 2022

With the cost of living crisis biting into household budgets, motorists will be worrying if they have a car problem. With this in mind, LeaseCar.Uk… Read More

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Motorists accelerate towards EVs

2 March 2022

Motorists accelerate towards EVs67% of motorists are looking to switch from petrol and diesel cars to EVs, according to a new survey, and they… Read More

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Increased EV output highlight of disappointing January UK car production

25 February 2022

Overall UK car production was down 20.1% to 68,790 units in January, according to figures from the SMMT, making it the the weakest January since… Read More

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Apprentices restore classic Mini for TV

22 February 2022

British Motor Heritage recently provided a tour of its Witney factory to a group of apprentices from the Brooklands-based Heritage Skills Academy (HSA) who have… Read More

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BMW: From back to front

14 February 2022

BMW moves slowly, and often with a great depth of research. For years they knew a rear-wheel-drive small car was not an efficient use of… Read More

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Cool as ICE? Petrol and diesel dominates 2021 used car market

8 February 2022

Used electrifed vehicle sales lept up in 2021, but the vast majority of second hand cars sold during the year still had an internal combustion… Read More