Volvo Car UK has taken a motor industry lead with the launch of the UK’s first online platform for the sale of approved used cars, direct from the manufacturer. Volvo Cars Selekt Direct allows consumers to search for, select and pay for the premium Volvo Selekt approved used car they want in a full, end-to-end service that is both convenient and secure. … [Read more...]
Search for young person with skills in past for the future
The National Transport Trust promotes and encourages the preservation and restoration of Britain's transport heritage in all its forms - road, rail, wings and water, and is looking for a young champion. One of the particular aims of the Trust is to encourage the next generation, not just restorers but volunteers, apprentices and participants in the Heritage … [Read more...]
SsangYong turn to RAC for owners support
SsangYong Motors UK has signed a new contract with the RAC to provide roadside assistance services to SsangYong customers from 1 January 2022. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s patrols supporting drivers of SsangYong vehicles, and covers both consumer and fleet customers driving in the UK and 48 countries in … [Read more...]
Remanufactured parts focus of green agenda
With a total value of €4.7 bn of sold remanufactured spare parts by suppliers in 2020, the automotive aftermarket is already substantially contributing to the circular economy targets proposed by the European Commission in their Green Deal. CLEPA, together with the consultancy Oakdene Hollins, recently published a study on the contribution of automotive … [Read more...]
Repairers are poorly prepared for rising EV sales
The steep rise in electric vehicle sales is a pivotal moment for all EV stakeholders, writes Adrian Watson, Head of Engineering Research at Thatcham Research. September 2021 was the UK’s best month ever for new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Not only did the 32,721 new BEV … [Read more...]
Write-offs are worrying more drivers
Almost one in three (32%) UK drivers have had a car written off by an insurance company (men 35% and women 30%) and 8% twice or more. London drivers are the most likely to have written off a car, with almost half (48%) having had a car written off by an insurance company. This is almost twice as high as other regions including Wales (23%) and the West … [Read more...]
Rising used costs push up accident & write-off payouts
Surging used cr prices have created an unexpected problem when accidents happen, accoding to the National Body Repairers Association. “Following claims that a surge in the price of second-hand cars is driving up the cost of accident repair claims, the NBRA agrees that there is a danger that some insurers may not recognise this fact, and instead will … [Read more...]
Training skills risk ev boom going flat
As EV adoption accelerates a shortfall of 35,700 technicians is predicted from 2026 if retraining isn’t urgently addressed. According to new analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry, 90,000 automotive technicians will be required to provide sufficient workforce to service the volume of zero emissions vehicles predicted to be on UK roads by 2030 - … [Read more...]
Apprentices programme relaunched by car makers
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Charitable Trust Fund has re-launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, designed to help safeguard the jobs of apprentices currently working within the automotive industry. The scheme comes following the conclusion of the government-funded furlough scheme. The SMMT Apprentice Support Programme … [Read more...]
Driver shortages are just tip of logistics issues
Some 96% of UK logistics businesses are now reporting problems recruiting HGV drivers, according to results from Logistics UK’s September 2021 Performance Tracker. However, the Performance Tracker also highlighted that skills shortages are growing across the entire logistics industry, not just affecting the availability of HGV drivers. More than 13% of … [Read more...]
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