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SMMT - UK commercial vehicle production returns to growth up 47.1% in October

The AA Charitable Trust - 20 years after the mobile phone driving ban became law, 93% drivers report seeing others using phone at the wheel

ChargeGuru - EV charging provider merger with Zeplug to focus on UK-wide expansion designed for flats and offices

HSE - issues cold weather working guidance to help workers stay safe and warm

The British Motor Show (15-18 August 2024 in Farnborough) - newly rebranded MOTORS (eBay Motors Group) revealed as new Headline Sponsor

RAC - new car tax rules will give the Treasury an extra £2.4 billion a year by 2029

eBay - 87% of drivers admit the cost of living crisis the reason is why they have been put off buying new tyres

Industry Insights - the Industry Insights Race Team (IIRT) celebrates successful end to 2023 race season

Purchase Direct - £120,000 donated to Save the Children since Purchase Direct started making monthly donations in 2017

Paul Sewell, former Curriculum Operations Manager, Automotive, Body & Paint, Fabrication & Welding at Chesterfield College - seeks new role

Aviva - insurance no-no: 28% Brits admit to leaving the car-running unattended to de-ice screens

Individual Specialist Cars - Birmingham-based bodyshop accredited as a Lotus Cars Approved Bodyshop

AirPro Diagnostics - approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs

National ARG - identify a gap in the vehicle repair process, along with a profitable solution for UK bodyshops

USA: Axalta - wins R&D 100 Award for Innovation

r2c - VOR data shows a major reduction in delays with insurance company authorisation for accident damage, down from 65 days to 18

RAC - 19% drivers have changed to cheaper insurer; 11% (26% younger drivers) have put off required repairs to their vehicles

Thatcham Research’s Road To Rally project - raises more than £4,500 for AutoRaise and Bangers4Ben charities