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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > evs-account-for-a-quarter-of-new-car-sales-in-july

EVs account for a quarter of new car sales in July

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (220+ words) New car sales in Europe rose four per cent in July compared to the same month in 2025, according to JATO Dynamics. It reported that registrations reached 1.12 million units in the month, with growth driven by electrified powertrains. Electric vehicle sales…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > drive-motor-retail-apprentice-named-among-30-under-30-rising-stars

Drive Motor Retail apprentice named among 30 Under 30: Rising Stars

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (198+ words) Drive Motor Retail apprentice Tayla Bennison has been recognised in Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious 30 Under 30: Rising Stars Awards. The 30 Under 30: Rising Stars Awards celebrate young professionals making an impact the automotive and vehicle repair industry. The winners will be recognised the…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > andy-west-appointed-to-ramp-up-growth

Andy West appointed to Ramp up growth

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) Automotive industry veteran Andy West has joined RAMP as board advisor for strategic OEM partnerships. The appointment will support growth plans with OEMs and franchised dealer groups. West brings more than 35 years of automotive experience to the role and has…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > driving-test-fails-down-to-nerves-not-skills

Driving test fails down to nerves not skills

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (247+ words) Nervousness rather than a lack of skills causes 73% of driving test fails, according to new research. The study, carried out by under 17s training provider Young Driver, also found that 65% of instructors said that either pupils or their parents were pushing…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > fix-auto-north-brighton-signals-south-coast-growth-for-new-mso

Fix Auto North Brighton signals south coast growth for new MSO

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (376+ words) Fix Auto UK’s presence along the south coast has been further strengthened with the addition of Fix Auto North Brighton by established franchise partner Daniel Lawes, marking his first move into multi-site ownership. The new addition in Burgess Hill represents…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > used-electric-cars-selling-10-days-quicker-than-market

Used electric cars selling 10 days quicker than market

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (186+ words) Used electric cars sold in an average of 20 days on Auto Trader during August compared to 30 days for the wider market. Electric cars have now been the fastest-selling fuel type on the platform for four months in a row. Auto…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > demand-surging-for-used-electric-cars

Demand surging for used electric cars

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (236+ words) Demand for used electric cars is exceeding supply, driving a 2.7% increase in average prices in July, according to new data from Indicata. Its August Market Watch found that electric vehicles made up 7.9% of all dealer stock compared to 5.2% in 2024, but…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > electric-vehicle-van-sales-enjoy-10-growth

Electric vehicle van sales enjoy 10% growth

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (183+ words) Electric vehicle van sales rose almost three quarters in July to account for 14.7% of the market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Year-to-date growth of electric vans is now above 10% compared to 4.3% growth for the overall market....

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > dealer-funding-growth-reflects-rising-retail-confidence

Dealer funding growth reflects rising retail confidence

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (203+ words) New analysis has revealed continued growth in dealer funding through the second quarter of the year. NextGear Capital, which is part of Cox Automotive, found increases in credit availability, vehicle funding volumes and demand for electric vehicles. The data also…...

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bodyshopmag.com > 2026 > news > dedicated-pothole-insurance-policy-unveiled-by-ala-insurance

Dedicated Pothole Insurance policy unveiled by ALA Insurance

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (202+ words) Yorkshire-based GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance has unveiled a specialist Pothole Insurance policy. The policy, which is available across the UK, provides up to £2,000 of cover each year for pothole-related damage, including tyres, alloy wheels, wheel alignment and balancing, suspension,…...