New research by car history-checking service CarVertical reveals that nearly 160,000 UK drivers could fall victim to mileage fraud this year alone.
Electric vehicles have been around for a decade yet owners are driving around in circles when finding specialist technicians to fix their motors, according to Marc Russell, chief commercial officer of FixMyCar.
Dealer tech provider Mad Devs has swiftly updated its iStoreDOCS platform to support dealer compliance in response to a recent Court of Appeal ruling on finance commissions.
The motor finance industry is urgently calling for a pause on regulatory action and court cases over motor finance commission.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget represents a significant shift in fiscal policy, addressing the UK’s considerable funding gap with £40 billion in new tax rises alongside targeted spending cuts.
Clear, upfront disclosure of commission to ensure informed consent will be critical for providers of motor finance following last week’s shock Court of Appeal decision which saw several major industry names suspend lending in order to take stock of the implications of the ruling.
The Motor Ombudsman’s latest quarterly report reveals a record increase in service and repair complaints from consumers, reflecting growing awareness of consumer rights and the economic pressures that are prompting many motorists to seek dispute resolution.
Shares in Close Brothers have taken a sharp hit in the wake of a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal, which determined that motor finance brokers must provide full disclosure on commissions when arranging car loans.
Car manufactured in the UK suffered a significant decline of 20.6% in September, with 70,039 units rolling off production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Cybercrime is an ever-evolving threat for every business, and the automotive industry is not immune, according to Gary Higham, Zuto's chief technology officer.
Robin Brundle's Recyclus Group is the UK’s first industrial-scale recycler of lithium-ion batteries, dedicated to developing a stable supply chain for battery metals.
Car buyers are increasingly turning towards electric vehicles (EV), with interest in petrol and diesel cars continuing to drop, according to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index.
Volkswagen Finance has been slapped with a £5.4 million fine by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to treat customers in financial distress fairly.
The Government is launching a national awareness campaign, 'Fake Always Breaks' about the dangers of buying counterfeit car parts, including wheels, airbags and brakes that can leave cars unsafe.
LSH Auto is leading the way in supporting employees through menopause, unveiling a new policy, toolkit, and training as part of its broader commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is undertaking a comprehensive market study into the insurance sector, focusing on the fairness of premium finance products used for motor insurance.
Wholesale vehicle supplier Mfldirect has announced a new partnership to donate a portion of every used vehicle sale to industry charity Ben, which could mean raising £108,000 over the course of the six-month initiative.
Today is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is 'workplace mental health', which is why the automotive charity Ben is raising awareness about mental health within this industry so that automotive people get the support they need.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said the UK Government "wants to make EVs as affordable as possible" and it sees big fleet deals as an advantage in bringing more low priced used EVs into the market for private motorists.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined TSB Bank £10.9 million for failing to ensure fair treatment of customers who were in arrears.
The Government's aims for zero carbon motoring will need to do more to convince a general public which is happy to be greener if it doesn't cost them more money or time, notes AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
The European Union has made a decisive move to implement tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China.
Dealerships risk a halt to their car loans provision in 2025 if they've not put staff through the Specialist Automotive Finance accreditation programme, warns Lisa Watson, sales director at Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Radical tax reform is not needed to support the UK's transition to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a new report by the non-governmental organisation New AutoMotive.
Two decades since receiving the green light from the then Office of Fair Trading to act as the go-between for the car buyers and manufacturers, automotive watchdog The Motor Ombudsman is busier than ever.
