Tesla service mode, hydrogen fuel cell and practical insights with Dean Lomas
WHY WATCH: Dean Lomas and Delphi give independents a hands-on look at the realities of today's (and tomorow's) powertrains. From hydrogen fuel cells and safety...
BMW confirms 2028 launch of hydrogen fuel cell production
BMW has confirmed that its Steyr plant in Austria will begin series production of hydrogen fuel cell systems in 2028, marking a major step in...
Sharp rise in unroadworthy cars on UK roads
The number of UK drivers receiving penalty points for using unroadworthy vehicles has risen sharply in the past year, with new analysis by the RAC’s...
New in-wheel EV motors could see end of twin e-axle, says manufacturer
UK-based Protean Electric is ready to shake up the EV world. Its next-gen ProteanDrive, hitting production in 2026, promises the performance of twin e-axles but...
DVSA launches fresh MOT fraud crack down
The DVSA has stepped up its fight against MOT fraud, with prosecutions for serious malpractice reaching record levels. In 2024–25, 32 successful prosecutions were recorded,...
New car registrations dip in august but EV uptake surges
UK new car registrations fell by 2.0% in August, with just 82,908 units hitting the road during what is typically the quietest month of the...
DVLA overhauls vehicle registration rules for classic and modified cars
The DVLA has unveiled a major update to its vehicle registration policies, making it significantly easier to keep repaired, restored, and modified vehicles on the...
Ben calls on community to get Christmas jumpers at the ready
Ben, the automotive industry’s dedicated charity, is calling on the entire sector to come together to support colleagues facing hardship this December. This Christmas, the...
Garage Hive gives German specialist ‘confidence to take calculated risks’
An independent German vehicle specialist in Ireland has credited Garage Hive for driving the transformation of its business operations. For Blueprint Autos in County Roscommon,...
SERMI levels the playing field for independents but online visibility remains key, Garage Services Online says
Garage Services Online, the digital lead generation service for independent garages, has welcomed the approval of the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) framework as...
