The UK car parc has surpassed 40 million for the first time ever, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK’s largest automotive analysis revealed that more than 35 million cars and five million commercial vehicles were in use in the UK in 2019, representing a one per cent [...]

Volkswagen Passenger Cars is to gradually resume production in Europe, starting with its plants in Zwickau and Bratislava (Slovakia) in the week beginning 20 April. The other plants in Germany and in Portugal, Spain, Russia and the USA are to restart production in the week beginning 27 April. Subsequently, during May, production will be resumed [...]

The coronavirus crisis has brought with it an unprecedented situation which has not only altered daily life for everyone but has also adversely affected the collision repair industry, with numerous bodyshops and suppliers shutting shop or running at drastically reduced capacity. With the well-being and safety of our readers, suppliers and staff in mind, we [...]

Cazana has reported that new UK car registrations in March fell 44.4% compared to the same period last year. Private registration market share was up 3.4% for the month in comparison with March 2019 at the expense of the fleet sector which was 2.6% down, although market share for the year to date for both [...]