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Second worst since 1992: 2021 new car sales lag behind pre-pandemic era, but electrified vehicles continue to spark

6 January 2022

New car sales in 2021 were up 1% on 2020, but still 28.7% down on 2019 showing the ongoing impact of the pandemic on new… Read More

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Castrol/Bosch team-up comes to UK

30 November 2021

A collaboration between Castrol and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, where they recommend each other’s products and services in their respective garage networks, has been brought to… Read More

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New website prompts growth for Gateshead garage

29 October 2021

Gateshead-based Team Valley Service & MOT Centre, which says it is the largest independent garage in the North East, saw a turnover increase by £125k… Read More

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UK EV sales six times higher than global average

27 September 2021

UK EV sales were six times higher than the global average in 2020, putting Britain in fourth place out of 26 countries worldwide, according to… Read More

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Older cars dominate Q2 used car sales

10 August 2021

Independent garages could soon see a boom, as used car sales increased by a massive 108.6% in the second quarter of 2021 according to the… Read More

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LCV growth: Don’t miss out on the van-demic opportunity says LKQ Euro Car Parts

30 June 2021

The pandemic has helped turn van servicing, maintenance and repairs into a serious growth area, and garages should not pass up on the opportunity, according… Read More

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EV adoption rockets in South West and North West

27 May 2021

The North West and South West of England adopted EVs faster than any other UK regions in 2020 with an 293% and 237% increases… Read More

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Used car market bounces back in Q3

10 November 2020

Continued consumer concerns about public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic may have helped the used car market increase by 4.4% in Q3 following two consecutive… Read More

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Evolution or bust

3 January 2018

The global automotive industry is experiencing significant growth: a study conducted by PwC found that worldwide sales increased by 5% in 2016. But we must… Read More

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Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket upgraded

26 October 2017

Schaeffler’s automotive aftermarket business is to be upgraded to full divisional status following a prolonged period of growth. Fom 1 January 2018, the Schaeffler… Read More