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Manufacturing / Production UK car production down by more than a quarter in January

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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

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

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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