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Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as manufacturers embark on a ‘green growth decade’. With the UK celebrating […]
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A second consecutive monthly decline follows robust growth in 2024, and […]
Applications are now invited for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will remain open until 2 March 2025 for Level 6 roles and 30 March 2025 for Level 2 & 3 roles; applications can be made online, with open roles available to view on the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars careers […]
Modifications can limit the number of potential buyers and harm a vehicle’s resale value, according to valuation experts at HPI. Non-manufacturer modifications can also invalidate warranties and impact insurance. HPI advises that modifications can invalidate a car’s warranty and insurance if not fully declared, warning that some buyers may be unaware of […]
UK motorists will be protected at the pumps under tough new powers that will shine a light on any attempt from retailers to unfairly hike up fuel prices. Under new amendments tabled to the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Bill, the CMA will become the body responsible for closely monitoring road fuel […]
Drivers should be on the lookout for deer on the roads in coming weeks, as the nights close in and the mating season gets under way. Breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers to be particularly cautious on road journeys at dawn and dusk, the times when deer are […]
EV drivers could enjoy a year’s free motoring when they purchase a new car from a Nissan dealership! The manufacturer has teamed up with Pod Point, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging, and EDF – Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity – to launch the exciting new offer. Customers […]
Pricey parking prangs are easily avoidable just by slowing down and knowing the length and width of your car, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Figures show repair costs have risen 40% in the past five years1, while according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers is delighted to announce that Macklin Motors is the Official Partner of the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2023. The SCOTY Awards are the highlight of the motoring year and reward the best cars launched in the previous 12 months. In 2023, the […]
All-new, but typical Passat. Clean and powerful – the design is clearly Passat, clearly Volkswagen, yet new from every perspective. Drive options available in the UK for the new model include a mild hybrid eTSI petrol engine that is new for the Passat, two new plug-in eHybrids and a TSI […]
