New data from RAC Black Box Insurance indicates that current vehicle usage is at similar levels to last spring, despite the lockdowns in the United Kingdom. Ten per cent more cars are being used in the U.K. now than prior to the first lockdown last March, with 31 per cent more miles being driven, according to Auto Express. However, it adds that “This level of car use is still lower than normal pre-COVID levels.” (Source: Auto Express) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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