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UK car production down by more than a quarter in January
Industry body urges government to give the sector a helping hand.
By
James Fossdyke
01 March 2021
General
Decision not to open UK showrooms until April is 'disappointing'
But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders also says it "understands" the need to control the virus.
By
James Fossdyke
24 February 2021
General
Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips
Most motorists will be hitting the road when lockdown is over.
By
James Fossdyke
22 February 2021
Safety
Drivers urged to take care of their tyres during lockdown
Long periods of inactivity can impact the safety of a car's tyres.
By
James Fossdyke
22 February 2021
Industry
Car sales expected to boom when lockdown is lifted
At least that's what online car supermarket BuyACar believes.
By
James Fossdyke
18 February 2021
Industry
Brits still prefer to buy cars in showrooms, rather than online
Almost two-thirds say they won't buy cars online.
By
James Fossdyke
17 February 2021
Motorsport.com
Norris ‘fully recovered’ after contracting COVID-19 over winter
Lando Norris feels “fully recovered” after contracting COVID-19 in Dubai last month, which left him “very drained” for a few weeks.
By
Luke Smith
16 February 2021
Industry
AA says driving lessons and tests should restart for key workers
The motoring organisation wants the government to change the lockdown rules.
By
James Fossdyke
16 February 2021
Corporate / Financial
New car finance market down by a quarter in turbulent 2020
But the used car finance sector wasn't hit quite so badly.
By
James Fossdyke
15 February 2021
Motorcycles
New Isle of Wight Diamond Races event postponed until 2022
Don't look so surprised, or anything.
By
Janaki Jitchotvisut
12 February 2021
Motorsport.com
UK travel ban forces F3 to postpone pre-season Jerez test
First FIA F3 pre-season test to be held at Jerez this month has been postponed due to a COVID-19 travel ban imposed on UK travellers.
By
Tom Howard
12 February 2021
Industry
UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites
Industry body wants showrooms to re-open as soon as possible.
By
James Fossdyke
10 February 2021
Commercial Vehicles
UK new van market up two percent while car market flounders
Van sales were up two percent in January, but car sales were down 40 percent.
By
James Fossdyke
08 February 2021
Motorsport.com
Gasly becomes sixth F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19
AlphaTauri Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly is currently self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
By
Luke Smith
01 February 2021
Industry
Car insurance premiums fall to four-year low in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic saw premiums reduced.
By
James Fossdyke
01 February 2021
Commercial Vehicles
UK commercial vehicle production down more than 15 percent in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is being blamed for the drop in output.
By
James Fossdyke
29 January 2021
Safety
Road deaths down as Covid-19 pandemic cuts traffic
Figures show road deaths were down by half in April.
By
James Fossdyke
29 January 2021
Manufacturing / Production
UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns
Just under 921,000 cars were built in the UK last year - the lowest number since 1984.
By
James Fossdyke
29 January 2021
Government
Councils made more than £890m from parking in 2019-20
Profits dipped slightly due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not by much.
By
James Fossdyke
25 January 2021
Motorsport.com
Ferrari's Leclerc latest F1 driver to contract COVID-19
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is battling "mild symptoms" after testing positive for COVID-19.
By
Luke Smith
15 January 2021
Safety
Car use remains high despite third coronavirus lockdown
The organisation has urged drivers to "think carefully" before using vehicles.
By
James Fossdyke
15 January 2021
Corporate / Financial
UK car finance market slumped as England locked down in November
The finance market fell by around a quarter in November.
By
James Fossdyke
14 January 2021
Safety
AA reminds drivers to renew their cars' MoTs despite lockdown
Unlike the spring 2020 lockdown, there are no extensions this time around.
By
James Fossdyke
12 January 2021
Industry
UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage
The result comes after a surprisingly solid December minimised the misery expected by some.
By
James Fossdyke
07 January 2021
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