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“Between a rock and a hard place:” ZEV mandate still in place despite 2030 ICE roll-back

22 September 2023

The ZEV mandate, which requires that a proportion of new cars being sold are electric, with carmakers fined if they fail to achieve their quota,… Read More

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Gone in 60 seconds: One EV sold every minute through July

4 August 2023

One EV was sold every 60 seconds in July, according to the latest new car sales figures from the SMMT. 143,921 new cars were sold… Read More

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Study: Vehicle repair costs up 40% in five years

23 March 2023

The cost of vehicle repairs rose by 40% between 2018 and 2022, according to an analysis of warranty claims paid over five years by Intelligent… Read More

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Warning: March MOT spike to meet UK pothole epidemic

9 February 2023

Delays to MOT testing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the sheer number of potholes appearing across the UK could lead to a very high… Read More

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Veterans In Action: Ex-forces charity seeks critical funding

16 December 2022

A Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder growth charity that gives military veterans a new mission – and brings aid in crisis situations – is seeking a critical… Read More

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“Safeguarding its members:” IMI wins support award

7 October 2022

The IMI has won an award for Best Member Support during the COVID-19 pandemic.The organisation won its award at Memcom Excellence 2022, which recognises… Read More

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NGK’s Mr Sparky limbering up for London Marathon

20 September 2022

NGK’s iconic mascot Mr Sparky, who is usually seen visiting NGK customers and meeting NGK-sponsored motorsports stars, is set to take part the London Marathon… Read More

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Adding fuel to the fire

12 September 2022

COVID-19 and the last two years may have reset how we, dare I say, plan, for the future. If the pandemic wasn’t enough, the events… Read More

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Motor sector skills crisis: 160,000 empty vacancies by 2031?

17 August 2022

The skills crisis could reach crisis point by 2031 a new IMI report has warned, with 160,000 vacancies in the automotive sector that will need… Read More

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Used car sales fell in Q2

10 August 2022

Used car sales dropped by 18.8% in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures from the SMMT, although used battery electric vehicle… Read More