Coronavirus

Motorists warned about MOT delays in predicted October peak

The automatic six-month MOT extension due to the coronavirus crisis could lead to an 85 percent rise in demand this October

New car sales still down 35% in June 2020

Registrations for new cars fell again in June 2020, with the latest decline leaving UK new car sales down nearly 50 percent overall this year.

Electric car scrappage scheme ‘rejected’ by government

Ministers have reportedly rejected plans to introduce a new car scrappage scheme that would incentivise electric car sales with up to £6,000 savings.

Car industry calls for support as 1 in 6 jobs at risk

The UK automotive industry needs a dedicated restart package to save 1 in 6 jobs and help restart the £18.6 billion sector says the SMMT

New car sales fall 89% in May 2020

New car registrations continued to suffer due to the coronavirus crisis during May 2020 with official figures showing an 89 percent decline in sales.

Motorway services open for business as lockdown lifts

Motorway services have remained open during the UK COVID-19 lockdown, with fast-food and coffee outlets now serving takeaway orders again.

Ford Police Interceptor Utility can now decontaminate itself from viruses

Special settings allow the police SUV to raise the interior temperature to hotter than Death Valley, reducing viral concentration by over 99%

Auto industry calls to reopen car showrooms

Keeping car showrooms closed is costing the UK economy more than £60m a day – but they’re as safe as garden centres say experts

Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall launch anti-viral cleaning service

Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall retailers will give your car a full anti-bacterial clean and refresh to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Call to end 6-month MOT extension ‘as soon as possible’

Trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called on the government to end the six-month MOT extension, introduced due to coronavirus.