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Jaguar XF & XJ shine in Auto Express u...
The Jaguar XF and XJ have beaten formidable competition to be named Best Used Executive Car and Best Used Luxury Car at the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2015. Both cars continue to win awards years
Some wheely good ideas for biking this autu...
This week’s tips, from the IAM’s head of riding standards Peter Rodger are offering advice to motorcyclists about getting their bikes ready for autumn. Read our tips to find out how you can best prepare for
Private buyers flock to Vauxhall for Septem...
Vauxhall sold more cars and vans to private buyers in the crucial plate-change month of September than any other manufacturer, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The Luton-based
Converted bus registrations lead sector gro...
SMMT BUS AND COACH REGISTRATIONS Data for September 2015 Total new bus and coach registrations increase 43.9% in September to reach 1,134 units. Converted bus demand fuels overall sector growth, up 103.4% year-on-year. Purpose-built coach market
Jaguar Land Rover launches 2016 apprentice ...
Jaguar Land Rover has launched its recruitment drive for over 200 apprentices to join the company in September 2016. The Government’s Skills Minister, Nick Boles, praised the UK’s largest automotive apprenticeship provider saying: “Jaguar Land Rover
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles ahead in growi...
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles made strong gains in the CV market showing improved sales across its entire van range from January to September this year, making it the number one manufacturer for retail customers. The van market
FTA welcomes new dual signing for low bridg...
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to introduce a bridge marking system that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits. With more than 1600 bridge strikes
Commercial vehicle registrations post furth...
UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014 September % change Year-to-date % change Rolling year % change Vans 58,744 19.6% 284,161 17.4% 363,776 18.1% Trucks 6,709 24.8% 37,141 35.6% 51,225 4.0% Total
Take care on country roads while deer are o...
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common. The rutting (breeding) season means deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing
SMMT new car registrations
New car registrations in the UK reached their highest-ever September total last month, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 462,517 cars were registered in September as buyers took advantage of
