Public EV chargepoints increase 23% in last year
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has increased by 23% over the past year, adding more than 15,000 new chargepoints and growing the total...
HELLA hits 100 million radar sensors and counting
Radar sensors are a vital part of today’s vehicles, helping with everything from collision warnings when pulling out of parking spaces to blind spot detection,...
Thousands of dangerous counterfeit car parts seized in UK crackdown
A national campaign warning of the dangers posed by counterfeit vehicle parts has taken on new urgency after more than 3,600 fake components were seized...
Limited tickets left for 2025 Top Awards gala dinner
The UK automotive aftermarket’s most prestigious and fiercely contested garage competition finals are just weeks away, and tickets for the 2025 Top Awards ceremony are...
Government to review ‘headlight glare’
Concerns over the growing brightness of vehicle headlights have prompted the UK government to review current lighting standards amid rising reports from drivers who say...
‘Ghost MOTs’ double within a year, new figures show
The number of fraudulent MOT certificates being issued across the UK, often called ‘ghost MOTs’, has surged dramatically over the past year, according to new...
AI encourages motorists to attempt DIY repairs, study suggests
Recent research by UK vehicle-scrappage company Scrap Car Comparison (SCC) has examined how AI chatbots handle car repair and maintenance queries, with results that could...
GSF Car Parts unveils drone delivery concept
GSF Car Parts has revealed a conceptual drone delivery service that could transform how garages receive parts in the future. The concept, documented in a...
Terry the penguin takes lead in HELLA’s thermal comeback
HELLA has revealed Terry the penguin as the new face of its revitalised thermal management range, a cool character symbolising the brand’s expertise in keeping...
Pothole-related breakdowns jump 25%, data shows
RAC patrols attended 71 pothole-related breakdowns every day over the past year, a sharp reminder of the state of Britain’s roads and the growing impact...
