Peter Vardy Group adopts Mad Devs tech
30 May 2023
Peter Vardy Group adopts Mad Devs tech
Peter Vardy Group has moved all its sites to iTrackLEADS and iStoreDOCS to help its teams deliver a better customer experience
IAEA 90th Anniversary event a triumph
25 May 2023
IAEA 90th Anniversary event a triumph
If you missed the IAEA 90th Anniversary event you missed a treat!
NFDA urges Government to listen to sector in ZEV Mandate consultation response
25 May 2023
NFDA urges Government to listen to sector in ZEV Mandate consultation response
The UK Government's final consultation for the proposed Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate has now closed, and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted its response on behalf of automotive retailers
Synetiq promotes best practice through FORS accreditation
24 May 2023
Synetiq promotes best practice through FORS accreditation
Synetiq, has announced it has achieved the industry-wide recognised Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation for one of its largest operational sites
The all-electric Volvo EX30 small SUV - lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo
24 May 2023
The all-electric Volvo EX30 small SUV - lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo
The new Volvo EX30 is a distillation of all the great things about Volvo Cars: a small, fully electric SUV for the modern era, designed to be safe and have a smaller CO2 footprint than any Volvo car ever before
Lower urban speed limits in Europe (LUSTRE)
24 May 2023
Lower urban speed limits in Europe (LUSTRE)
Different ways of reducing vehicle speeds in urban areas have been in use in the UK and mainland Europe for decades
Synetiq accelerates claims times with new service
23 May 2023
Synetiq accelerates claims times with new service
Synetiq has launched a new UK supply and fit service to support insurance clients facing increasing claims in catalytic converter theft
PPG launches paint films solutions for automotive
23 May 2023
PPG launches paint films solutions for automotive
PPG has announced that it will deliver paint and clear film solutions for automotive and industrial customers through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies,
DVSA survey reveals that one in ten cars that pass their MOT should fail
18 May 2023
DVSA survey reveals that one in ten cars that pass their MOT should fail
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's (DVSA) latest MOT Compliance Survey for 2021-22 has revealed that 10.1% of cars that passed the test – should have failed the annual check-up
Allianz Insurance accelerates adoption of green parts to tackle industry challenges
18 May 2023
Allianz Insurance accelerates adoption of green parts to tackle industry challenges
As the motor insurance industry faces a multitude of challenges, including supply chain issues and sustainability concerns, the use of recycled vehicle parts, also known as green parts, is becoming increasingly important
By Miles becomes part of Direct Line Group
17 May 2023
By Miles becomes part of Direct Line Group
Direct Line Group has acquired By Miles Group Ltd, a Managing General Agent and provider of real-time pay-by-mile insurance policies
Used car prices still climbing
17 May 2023
Used car prices still climbing
The latest data from Auto Trader has found that the current average price of a used car is £17,946, which equates to a 3.6% year-on-year increase on a like-for-like basis
Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean
16 May 2023
Fisker enters next phase of production for electric Fisker Ocean
Fisker is commencing the next phase of production as it accelerates its global launch of the electric Fisker Ocean SUV, and is planning to deliver to next customers across Europe and US markets starting in June
Cost of living sees rise in car faults
16 May 2023
Cost of living sees rise in car faults
With the significant rise in the cost of living for many across the UK, new data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) has found many motorists are avoiding replacing and servicing early signs of wear and tear on their vehicle
Growing green fleet
16 May 2023
Growing green fleet
As the owner of the UK's largest salvage transport fleet, CoPart has invested over £80m into an ongoing replacement and expansion programme which supports
Older drivers forced off road at night
15 May 2023
Older drivers forced off road at night
So reports Claire Duffin writing in the Daily Mail
Fix Auto UK's 2023 national conference success
15 May 2023
Fix Auto UK's 2023 national conference success
Fix Auto Weston-super-Mare became the toast of Fix Auto UK's 2023 National Conference after being named as the network's 'Bodyshop of the Year' during the organisation's highly anticipated 'Next Gen' themed National Conference last night
ABI Motor Insurance Premium Tracker latest
15 May 2023
ABI Motor Insurance Premium Tracker latest
The ABI's Tracker is the only survey that looks at the price consumers actually pay for their cover, rather than the price they are quoted
Electric vehicle post-accident courses
12 May 2023
Electric vehicle post-accident courses
For the last five years Park Lodge International has been studying alternatively fuelled vehicles: battery electric vehicles (EVs), fuel-celled vehicles (FCVs), and compressed & liquified gasses (LGVs)
Go.Compare chooses Coplus to support its £250 Motor Excess campaign
11 May 2023
Go.Compare chooses Coplus to support its £250 Motor Excess campaign
Go.Compare has partnered with specialist ancillary insurer, Coplus, to support the comparison site's £250 free excess offer for motor insurance customers
Vehicle thefts in the UK rise by 30%
11 May 2023
Vehicle thefts in the UK rise by 30%
Vehicle thefts in the UK have risen by nearly a third (29.7%) to 115.5%,822 since 2020 according to new research which reveals the full-year statistics from 2022
Seven months to go UK's Largest EV Event
09 May 2023
Seven months to go UK's Largest EV Event
The London EV Show is all set to be bigger and better than ever before, with the confirmation of over 100 exhibitors just a few months ahead of the event launch
Samsara delivers its latest report — 2023: The Road Ahead
06 May 2023
Samsara delivers its latest report — 2023: The Road Ahead
UK fleet managers have modernisation clearly in their sights for 2023, against a backdrop of fluctuating fuel prices and driver shortages
Criminals using cheap tracking devices to target drivers
05 May 2023
Criminals using cheap tracking devices to target drivers
Criminals looking to steal vehicles across the UK are using cheap tracking devices to track the location of drivers
Chris Weeks quits as managing director of NBRA
04 May 2023
Chris Weeks quits as managing director of NBRA
Chris Weeks, director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), has handed in his notice after five years at the collision repair organisation
Van auctions sector: a feeling of optimism
04 May 2023
Van auctions sector: a feeling of optimism
Despite the fact that the UK is currently experiencing challenging economic conditions, feedback from the auctions sector is that so far this year, demand for vans has been excellent, with transport operators keen to stock up
IGA launches EV practical fault-finding course
04 May 2023
IGA launches EV practical fault-finding course
Responding to feedback from members, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has added a new EV Practical Fault-Finding course to its suite of high-quality, cost-effective skills training
Continued new car sales growth and optimism
04 May 2023
Continued new car sales growth and optimism
In April, a total of 132,990 new cars were registered, an increase of 11.6% from the same period last year. Sales to private buyers fell by -5.5%; fleet registrations were up by 33.1%.
IAEA AGM update
28 April 2023
IAEA AGM update
The IAEA Council would like to advise that it is not possible to hold this year's AGM prior the 90th Anniversary Conference in Stratford Manor Hotel on May 20th as previously planned
Synetiq green parts carbon labelling
27 April 2023
Synetiq green parts carbon labelling
Synetiq has become the first vehicle salvage, dismantler and recycler in the UK to introduce carbon labelling for its green parts
Direct Line Group acquires By Miles
26 April 2023
Direct Line Group acquires By Miles
Direct Line Group has acquired By Miles Group Ltd, a Managing General Agent and provider of real-time pay-by-mile insurance policies.
Aluminium in vehicle manufacturing continues to grow
24 April 2023
Aluminium in vehicle manufacturing continues to grow
A new survey of vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers shows aluminium use in new electric vehicles will continue to grow to the end of the decade.
Tickets on sale for Bodyshop Awards 2023
21 April 2023
Tickets on sale for Bodyshop Awards 2023
Tickets for the Bodyshop Awards 2023 – the all-day collision repair industry event which includes the Bodyshop Expo, 30 Under 30: Rising Stars celebration and the ever-popular Bodyshop Awards gala dinner – are on sale now
Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party 2023
21 April 2023
Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party 2023
Book your places now for the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party 2023, an exclusive networking event which will take place on Monday, 5 June (6:00pm-midnight) at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club near Birmingham
Jaguar Land Rover major rebrand
21 April 2023
Jaguar Land Rover major rebrand
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will rebrand to JLR, with cars built under the Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar names
Clip for cash scams
20 April 2023
Clip for cash scams
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is warning of a new type of crash for cash scam involving wing mirrors, which has been spreading across the UK
Motor fleet market returning to pre Covid trends
20 April 2023
Motor fleet market returning to pre Covid trends
A Towergate report shows that the UK motor market which saw rate reductions immediately after the pandemic, is now reversing the trend back to pre-Covid conditions
EV interest drops amidst rising costs
20 April 2023
EV interest drops amidst rising costs
The government has been urged do more to encourage EV adoption as buyer interest has plummeted in the face of higher vehicle and energy prices coupled with the cost-of living crisis
Motor Ombudsman EVs top of complaints
19 April 2023
Motor Ombudsman EVs top of complaints
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded the highest quarterly volume of consumer complaints about electric vehicles (EVs) during the opening three months of 2023
Car crime rising
19 April 2023
Car crime rising
Car thefts have risen by a third in a year but police only investigate about one in four
GEM welcomes cancellation of new smart motorways
18 April 2023
GEM welcomes cancellation of new smart motorways
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed the Government's announcement that no new smart motorways are to be built in the UK
UK's first zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric HGV with 370-mile range
18 April 2023
UK's first zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric HGV with 370-mile range
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has plans to disrupt the haulage industry, unveiling a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
AI won't replace you, engineers using AI will
18 April 2023
AI won't replace you, engineers using AI will
The CEO and founder of Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world's leading engineering teams, has issued a stark warning for engineers to 'stay ahead of the curve' when it comes to AI adoption, or risk falling behind
Ford pioneers 'hands-off, eyes-on' UK driving
17 April 2023
Ford pioneers 'hands-off, eyes-on' UK driving
Ford has announced that it has launched the UK's first 'hands-free' assisted driving system, Thatcham Research Vehicle Technology Specialist Tom Leggett offers an expert view, explaining what "BlueCruise" is and, importantly, what it isn't
New drive for the all-electric ID. family
14 April 2023
New drive for the all-electric ID. family
The next electric drive generation for the ID. family is now being launched. With the new APP550 rear-wheel drive, Volkswagen's electric model family will receive a completely newly developed power unit
StoreDot's smaller, faster battery packs
13 April 2023
StoreDot's smaller, faster battery packs
StoreDot will soon be manufacturing silicon batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs
Euro NCAP new Truck Safety rating scheme
12 April 2023
Euro NCAP new Truck Safety rating scheme
Euro NCAP has announced that the safety organisation will expand its scope even further to provide detailed safety information about the safety of heavy trucks via an innovative Truck Safe City and Highway rating scheme
Allianz appoints motor trade lead
12 April 2023
Allianz appoints motor trade lead
Allianz Commercial has promoted Olivia Baker to head of motor trade insurance
New 'stealth' speed camera vans
12 April 2023
New 'stealth' speed camera vans
Drivers are being warned about a new generation of 'stealth' speed camera vans, which could be rolled out across the UK in the near future
How an EV duty might fix motoring taxes
11 April 2023
How an EV duty might fix motoring taxes
The rising popularity of electric vehicles is creating a black hole in public finances that, if left unchecked, could see the Government lose out on £32 billion in tax
Vast differences in UK labour rates
07 April 2023
Vast differences in UK labour rates
What Car? research indicates big discrepancy between garage labour rates around the country
New car sales recovery continues
06 April 2023
New car sales recovery continues
UK new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best 'new plate month' performance since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Citroen Oli - to be the most important EV ever?
04 April 2023
Citroen Oli - to be the most important EV ever?
Ginny Buckley, Founder & CEO electrifying.com exclusive review of Citroen's latest exciting concept EV
Consumer support for ecological car ownership on the rise
03 April 2023
Consumer support for ecological car ownership on the rise
Eight in ten motorists would choose 'green' car parts if offered by their service, maintenance or repair provider
RSA exits UK personal lines motor market
03 April 2023
RSA exits UK personal lines motor market
Intact Financial Corporation (Intact) – the largest provider of property and casualty (P&C) insurance in Canada – and its subsidiary RSA Insurance (RSA) will leave the UK personal lines motor market
Registration closes at midnight today
31 March 2023
Registration closes at midnight today
VDA AWARD 2023 - Powered by the IAEA – bodyshop VDA of the Year Award in association with Thatcham Research
Welcome rise for UK car production
30 March 2023
Welcome rise for UK car production
UK car production rose 13.1% in February, up to 69,707 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) licence backlog
28 March 2023
Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) licence backlog
According to DVSA statistics 487,505 Driver Qualification Cards issued in 2019 are set to expire before the end of 2024
Copart joins Chamber of Commerce skills initiative
28 March 2023
Copart joins Chamber of Commerce skills initiative
Copart recently attended a collaborative networking event with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss skills and training challenges and explore potential solutions
Racing driver Nic Hamilton to speak at Automechanika launch event
27 March 2023
Racing driver Nic Hamilton to speak at Automechanika launch event
Bodyshop is delighted to announce that British racing car driver Nicolas Hamilton will be the guest speaker at the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party in association with Automechanika Birmingham 2023
ITAI 'Crash Day' returns
24 March 2023
ITAI 'Crash Day' returns
An invitation to Crash Day" from the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators
BSI Standards update supports repair first strategy
24 March 2023
BSI Standards update supports repair first strategy
British Standards Institution (BSI) new code of practice of automotive windscreen repair will take effect at the end of March 2023 across the UK.
VDA Award entry deadline Friday 31st March
20 March 2023
VDA Award entry deadline Friday 31st March
Don't miss entry to this year's VDA award!
Young generation risk doing minor repairs
17 March 2023
Young generation risk doing minor repairs
More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage
Pothole issues continue
16 March 2023
Pothole issues continue
Research indicates that councils in the UK are paying less than a third of pothole damage claims
Davies automates claims end-to-end
15 March 2023
Davies automates claims end-to-end
Davies, specialist professional services and technology business serving insurance has rolled out its enhanced claims management tool, E-claim
asTech ADAS solution at Kinetic
15 March 2023
asTech ADAS solution at Kinetic
Repairify will be presenting its asTech Digital ADAS Calibration Unit at the Vizion Kinetic 2023 Conference, which takes place on 22-23 March at the Telford International Centre
EV car buyers put off
14 March 2023
EV car buyers put off
Less than a fifth of electric vehicle buyers would be comfortable owning an electric vehicle if they had to rely on the UK's public charging network for recharging
Vehicle technology is no silver bullet for safety
13 March 2023
Vehicle technology is no silver bullet for safety
Many advanced technologies can reduce the number of lives lost on US roads, but full or partial automation is not one of them, David Harkey
New tech baby seat
13 March 2023
New tech baby seat
babyark presents the world's safest car seat, connected, engineered with military grade technology, designed by Frank Stephenson
Electric vehicle dismantling training
10 March 2023
Electric vehicle dismantling training
Electric vehicle technicians have had access to certified training at different levels of competency for a number of years, but this has not been the case for vehicle dismantling technicians until now
National Motor Museum seeks new chair of trustees
09 March 2023
National Motor Museum seeks new chair of trustees
The National Motor Museum is looking for a new chair of its board of trustees, someone with the skills and ambition to help shape and drive forward its future
Used car prices rise for 35th straight month
08 March 2023
Used car prices rise for 35th straight month
The average retail value of a used car was £17,654 in February, according to Auto Trader, which represents a 1.3% increase on a year-on-year (YoY) and a like-for-like basis
LEVC's electric TX overtakes diesel in London
07 March 2023
LEVC's electric TX overtakes diesel in London
There are now more LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) TX electric taxis on the streets of London than diesel TX4s, as the capital's transition to a clean, green EV black cab fleet continues to accelerate
Turning old into new
06 March 2023
Turning old into new
MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles
IGA queries Block Exemption
06 March 2023
IGA queries Block Exemption
IGA calls for clarification to draft Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order
Brands dogged by reliability issues
01 March 2023
Brands dogged by reliability issues
New research has found that drivers have long memories when it comes to vehicle reliability, with nearly a third unlikely to buy a brand that had been unreliable in the past
Countdown to Kinetic
01 March 2023
Countdown to Kinetic
Vizion have announced that delegate registration and exhibitor sign up will close on 7th March 2023
Ezi-Methods 4 millionth repair method download
28 February 2023
Ezi-Methods 4 millionth repair method download
Indie Basi, vehicle damage assessor at Warwickshire-based Wyndon Motor Accident Repair Centre, holds the auspicious title of downloading the four millionth repair method from Ezi-Methods' vast library
Rising costs push up motor premiums
27 February 2023
Rising costs push up motor premiums
The average price paid for motor insurance rose by 8% in the fourth quarter of last year according to the ABI's latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker.
Found in 36 minutes
27 February 2023
Found in 36 minutes
Aviva and Tracker join forces to recover stolen 4x4
BMW introduces iX5 hydrogen car
27 February 2023
BMW introduces iX5 hydrogen car
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and development project is entering its critical next phase
Copart UK partners with ABI
24 February 2023
Copart UK partners with ABI
Copart UK emphasised its commitment to future skills and partnerships within motor insurance by taking part in an exclusive programme 'Securing Futures', produced by ITN Business for the ABI Annual Conference
AX moves to Fort Dunlop
24 February 2023
AX moves to Fort Dunlop
AX is moving into a new home at the Fort Dunlop building in Birmingham as it continues its next phase of growth in 2023
EV services up to a third cheaper
23 February 2023
EV services up to a third cheaper
New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids
NAMA members report with optimism after promising start to year
23 February 2023
NAMA members report with optimism after promising start to year
Feedback from NAMA members is very positive, with members reporting good trading conditions in both retail and wholesale markets
Škoda using AI camera to identify maintenance needs on the assembly line
23 February 2023
Škoda using AI camera to identify maintenance needs on the assembly line
Škoda Auto is using AI-based image recognition to ensure timely identification of maintenance needs on the assembly line.
Bentley to end W12 engine production in 2024
22 February 2023
Bentley to end W12 engine production in 2024
Bentley announces today that it will cease production of its 12-cylinder petrol engine in April 2024, by which time more than 100,000 examples of the iconic W12 will have been handcrafted in the company's Crewe factory
Dance the night away
21 February 2023
Dance the night away
At the 90th Anniversary Event - Saturday 20th May
Used car prices on the up
21 February 2023
Used car prices on the up
The average price of used cars rose 1.7% year-on-year to £17,880, according to Auto Trader's Retail Price Index
Used car values rise in brisk New Year trading
20 February 2023
Used car values rise in brisk New Year trading
Used car values saw an uplift in January 2023, with improved demand and competitive bidding as the motor industry started New Year trading with a level of seasonal confidence
Kinetic, the countdown begins
17 February 2023
Kinetic, the countdown begins
With 6 weeks to go, Vizion's conference returns on March 22nd and 23rd, at one of the largest event venues in the UK, Telford International Centre
DfT extends MOT consultation period
17 February 2023
DfT extends MOT consultation period
Following a widespread campaign by automotive industry trade bodies, the Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the current MOT consultation's closing date to 22 March 2023
Ford introduces LFP batteries
16 February 2023
Ford introduces LFP batteries
LFP batteries will expand the powertrain choice for Mustang Mach E as Ford increases battery production capacity
Watt eCV1 unveiled
16 February 2023
Watt eCV1 unveiled
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), producer of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, has launched a lightweight and efficient chassis-cab
Ford UK job cuts
15 February 2023
Ford UK job cuts
Ford has announced that it will cut 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years
Experts call for EV update to driving tests
14 February 2023
Experts call for EV update to driving tests
EV experts are urging the DVLA to encourage more UK learner drivers to take lessons and tests in electric cars
Volvo Trucks electric heavy concrete mixer truck
10 February 2023
Volvo Trucks electric heavy concrete mixer truck
Cemex announced today that Volvo Trucks has supplied it with the world's first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany
Electra hydrogen truck trial with Sainsbury's
10 February 2023
Electra hydrogen truck trial with Sainsbury's
Electra's refrigerated 19-tonne hydrogen truck completes successful zero emissions trial with major UK supermarket Sainsbury's

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