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We specialise in the automotive industry, our services include Data Management Services, Secure Data

We specialise in the automotive industry, our services include Data Management Services, Secure Data Hosting, Bespoke Reporting Systems and much more.

12/06/2026

𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀.

From dashboard record players and foldable scooters stored in the boot to crystal-studded headlights, espresso machines, and even dedicated baguette holders, the automotive industry has a long history of turning optional extras into unforgettable talking points. A recent roundup by Top Gear highlights 21 of the most unusual factory-approved accessories ever offered, showcasing how carmakers have blended innovation, luxury, humour, and outright eccentricity in their pursuit of customer differentiation.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/here-are-21-weirdest-car-optional-extras

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆-𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

Electric vehicles made up half of the models with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates in 2025, raising questions about the long-term durability of EVs as more three-year lease vehicles enter the aftermarket. While EVs now account for more than 20% of new car registrations, industry experts suggest the higher failure rates are less about the powertrain itself and more about wear-and-tear on tyres, suspension components, and braking systems.

Research from the Institute of the Motor Industry found EVs are 40% more likely to fail MOTs due to tyre-related issues, largely because of their greater weight and instant torque delivery.

However, the picture is far from straightforward. Data indicates EVs actually achieve higher overall MOT pass rates than equivalent petrol and diesel vehicles, with fewer advisories and minor defects. Industry specialists point to owner maintenance habits, tyre care, and brake usage as key factors rather than inherent vehicle reliability concerns.

As EV adoption continues to grow, the findings highlight both emerging opportunities for the aftermarket and the ongoing need to educate drivers that, while EVs may require less servicing, they are not maintenance-free.

https://www.catmag.co.uk/article/are-evs-really-more-likely-to-fail-mots-on-safety-critical-components

05/06/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Businesses are gaining unprecedented control over vehicle movement, access, and fleet performance through the growing use of cameras, sensors, ANPR, smart CCTV, and connected data platforms. What began primarily as a security measure has evolved into a powerful operational tool, enabling fleet managers to monitor vehicle efficiency, driver behaviour, cargo conditions, maintenance needs, and site access in real time.

By combining video intelligence with vehicle and operational data, organisations can identify inefficiencies, improve safety, strengthen security, and make more informed business decisions.

Beyond operational benefits, effective video and data management is becoming essential for reputation management, compliance, and sustainability reporting. Fleet operators can use evidence-based insights to demonstrate safe driving practices, respond quickly to incidents, support ESG objectives, and showcase the benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles.

As AI-driven analytics become increasingly embedded in fleet and business management systems, organisations that successfully harness vehicle data will be better positioned to improve performance, reduce costs, and maintain stronger control across their operations.

https://www.businesscar.co.uk/news/how-businesses-are-gaining-better-control-over-vehicle-movement-and-access/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&cf-view&cf-view

02/06/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹.

Once limited by modest range and cult appeal, electric cars are now mainstream, accounting for two in five (40.9%) of available models. In 2016, battery electric cars were still a niche proposition, with just 14 models available. In 2026, you can choose from more than 167 BEV models, a 12-fold increase.

That choice spans every vehicle segment, from compact runarounds and SUVs to luxury saloons. Britain’s famed supercar makers are also joining the shift, led by hybrid innovation with plans for fully electric in the future.

This expansion has been driven by manufacturers’ long-term investment, with 51 brands in the UK offering battery electric models, up from 12 a decade ago, highlighting the billions industry has committed to decarbonisation.

Meanwhile, average electric driving range now exceeds 300 miles, surpassing typical weekly mileage (around 127 miles for most UK drivers).

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

https://www.smmt.co.uk/britains-decarbonisation-decade-takes-evs-from-niche-to-normal/

29/05/2026

𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀.

A new European research initiative called ECOLABEL is challenging the way tyres are currently tested and labelled, arguing that today’s standards are based on outdated assumptions that no longer reflect real-world driving conditions, especially in the EV era.

Researchers from Gdańsk University of Technology say current tests use unrealistically smooth road surfaces and fixed temperatures, which can significantly distort measurements for tyre noise and rolling resistance.

The project aims to create more accurate and representative testing methods that could improve EV range predictions, fuel efficiency data, and consumer transparency while pushing tyre manufacturers toward better real-world performance.

Changes are still years away, but it’s a strong reminder that as vehicles evolve, the standards used to measure them need to evolve too.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/369608/tyre-testing-stuck-past-ecolabels-plan-gives-power-consumers

26/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟳𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀.

Freedom of Information requests by the BBC found that only 24% of pothole claims submitted between April 2020 and March 2025 were approved. While only 147 of 207 councils responded across England, Scotland and Wales, those authorities still received more than 146,000 claims and paid out around £13.5m.

At the start of this year, the RAC reported that pothole claims had nearly doubled in three years, increasing by 91% from 27,731 in 2021 to 53,015 in 2024.

Head of policy at the RAC, Simon Williams, said: “The massive three-year rise in pothole compensation claims made by drivers shows what a huge task it is returning the roads to a respectable standard.”

The Asphalt Industry Alliance estimates that repairing roads across England and Wales would require more than £18.6bn in one-off funding.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/368834/councils-reject-75-pothole-claims-still-fork-out-millions-fixing-damaged-cars

22/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀? 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗣 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗦 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

As advanced driver assistance systems become standard across the automotive industry, Europe’s leading safety body, Euro NCAP, is warning that many drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated with overly intrusive technology. Constant warning chimes, aggressive lane-keeping systems, and distracting alerts have led some motorists to switch the features off entirely, raising concerns about whether today’s safety tech is actually improving the driving experience.

Now, Euro NCAP is preparing a major overhaul of how ADAS systems are tested and evaluated. Future safety ratings will focus more heavily on real-world usability, smarter driver monitoring, and systems that adapt to individual driving behaviour rather than constantly interrupting it. The organisation is also pushing manufacturers to develop more intuitive technology that intervenes only when genuinely needed.

The changes could have a major impact on how vehicle manufacturers design future vehicles, particularly as semi-autonomous systems.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/consumer/end-bings-and-bongs-euro-ncap-overhauls-adas-testing

18/05/2026

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭,𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.

The UK’s accident repair sector is facing a growing skills crisis that could have major consequences for insurers, fleets, and motorists alike. New research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shows the sector is losing around 4,700 workers annually while attracting only 3,000 new entrants, creating a widening shortfall of skilled technicians.

Specialist areas such as paint and glazing are under the greatest pressure, with employers struggling to recruit talent as repair complexity increases alongside EV and ADAS adoption. The IMI warns that without urgent action to improve recruitment, training alignment, and workforce retention, insurers can expect longer repair times, rising indemnity costs, and increasing customer dissatisfaction across the motor claims journey.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

https://tide.theimi.org.uk/industry-latest/news/accident-and-repair-sector-losing-1700-workers-year

15/05/2026

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻.

Seven sensational women from Nissan sites across the UK have been named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in the 2026 Autocar Great Women Awards, with three winning their category outright.

Announced at a special awards ceremony in Coventry (United Kingdom), Nissan’s seven nominees and winners were celebrated for their talent and influence in shaping the automotive industry. Spanning multiple functions across Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) and Nissan Motor Great Britain (NMGB) they demonstrate the diversity and impact of women driving innovation and transformation across Nissan’s UK operations.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/seven-nissan-standouts-named-among-the-uks-top-100-most-influential-women

13/05/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱?

For years, OEMs have looked for ways to generate revenue after the initial vehicle sale, and connected vehicles are now making that possible.

For the aftermarket, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Independent workshops and accessory suppliers may find some traditional revenue streams under pressure, but connected platforms could also create demand for new, or faster, services, servicing, integrated accessories and data-led maintenance propositions.

Renault’s next-generation electric vans are being developed as “software-defined vehicles”, while Ford is already using connected vehicle data and predictive modelling to identify faults before breakdowns happen, claiming fleets can reduce downtime by up to 50%.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲...

https://www.catmag.co.uk/article/predictive-maintenance-the-new-aftermarket-battleground

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