Dance the night away
21 February 2023
Dance the night away
At the 90th Anniversary Event - Saturday 20th May
IAEA 90th Anniversary Event
02 February 2023
IAEA 90th Anniversary Event
IAEA 90th Anniversary Event and AGM are confirmed at The Stratford Manor Hotel on 20th May 2023
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
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
Venson celebrates first insurance apprenticeship
10 February 2023
Venson celebrates first insurance apprenticeship
Fleet management company Venson Automotive Solutions has announced the successful graduation of its first Insurance Practitioner apprentice
Vehicle ownership registration and validation service
09 February 2023
Vehicle ownership registration and validation service
Service designed to protect against insurance and finance fraud
Registration open for Automechanika Birmingham
09 February 2023
Registration open for Automechanika Birmingham
Registrations are now open for Automechanika Birmingham, the UK's largest automotive trade exhibition
Synetiq increases efforts to upskill workforce to bridge 'green skills gap'
07 February 2023
Synetiq increases efforts to upskill workforce to bridge 'green skills gap'
Synetiq, has pledged to increase upskilling opportunities to support current and predicted future skills shortages in the vehicle recycling and salvage sector
Allianz leverages green parts and approved repairers to boost claims efficiency
07 February 2023
Allianz leverages green parts and approved repairers to boost claims efficiency
Allianz Commercial has refreshed its fleet policies to reduce repair times: new wordings prescribe the fitting of green parts and encourage the use of approved repairers
British Motor Heritage original quality leaf springs
07 February 2023
British Motor Heritage original quality leaf springs
What sets British Motor Heritage (BMH) products apart from most rival offerings, is that they fully match the quality and specification of the original items, and are even made on the original tooling wherever possible
Allianz's broker apprenticeship programme
06 February 2023
Allianz's broker apprenticeship programme
Following the launch in 2021, the Allianz Broker Apprenticeship programme is back for a second year and is welcoming applications from talented brokers across the country
Kia apprentice partnership with Skillnet
06 February 2023
Kia apprentice partnership with Skillnet
Kia UK has formed a new partnership with Skillnet, the UK's largest provider of apprenticeships to the automotive industry, alongside plans to relaunch its proven Apprenticeship Programme later this year
Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight
06 February 2023
Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its event at the NEC from 6–8 June
Attracting investment is key to electrifying UK Auto
03 February 2023
Attracting investment is key to electrifying UK Auto
Last week SMMT data revealed that UK production of electrified vehicles reached record levels last year
Latest clean air zones - Newcastle and Gateshead
03 February 2023
Latest clean air zones - Newcastle and Gateshead
The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle and Gateshead has launched, with charges for non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs driving into the zone from 30 January
Steer Automotive expansion continues in north east
02 February 2023
Steer Automotive expansion continues in north east
Steer Automotive has welcomed North East Accident Repair Centres (NEARC) into the Steer Group
Apprenticeship numbers and levy funding take-up too low
01 February 2023
Apprenticeship numbers and levy funding take-up too low
Automotive businesses are missing out on valuable apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the IMI ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
Synetiq CEO Tom Rumboll joins the British Vehicle Salvage Federation management committee
01 February 2023
Synetiq CEO Tom Rumboll joins the British Vehicle Salvage Federation management committee
Tom Rumboll, UK managing director for IAA and chief executive officer of Synetiq, will be joining the BVSF management committee to provide continued support for the trade association
HVS awarded share of £6.6m government funding
01 February 2023
HVS awarded share of £6.6m government funding
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based hydrogen-powered CV innovator, and its Hub2Hub consortium have been awarded £6.6 million to develop and deliver a revolutionary, world-first, autonomous zero-emission HGV for the UK market
Car insurance premiums saw the biggest annual rise in six years in 2022
31 January 2023
Car insurance premiums saw the biggest annual rise in six years in 2022
According to the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW, average comprehensive premiums rose by 19% last year to an average price of £629
NFU Mutual tops car insurance index
30 January 2023
NFU Mutual tops car insurance index
NFU Mutual has been named as the best car insurance provider for the fifth consecutive year in the 2022 Honest John Satisfaction Index
Hydrogen: will it transform the heavy transport sector?
27 January 2023
Hydrogen: will it transform the heavy transport sector?
The SMMT reports that hydrogen is starting to play a key role in the decarbonisation of a range of industries, including road transport
Car production sinks to 60-year low
26 January 2023
Car production sinks to 60-year low
UK car production fell 9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Petition to stop 4-year MOT
26 January 2023
Petition to stop 4-year MOT
Automotive trade bodies petition to stop the Government's plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects
Motor Ombudsman receives record views
26 January 2023
Motor Ombudsman receives record views
The Motor Ombudsman has reported that its Knowledge Base received over 640,000 article views in 2022, setting a new annual record for the resource
China and electric vehicles predominate Euro NCAP 2022 results
25 January 2023
China and electric vehicles predominate Euro NCAP 2022 results
Euro NCAP has released its annual Year in Numbers where they consider the highs and lows as well some of the emerging trends of the year that have appeared throughout one year of results
RAC reacts to MOT proposals
24 January 2023
RAC reacts to MOT proposals
The Government's new plans for the future of MOTs, including extending the length of when to take a new car for its first MOT, new measures to monitor pollutants and testing EV batteries
IMI response to new MOT Public Consultation
23 January 2023
IMI response to new MOT Public Consultation
Hayley Pells, policy manager at the Institute of the Motor Industry, the automotive sector's professional body, responds to the Government's Public Consultation opened today (18th January 2023) on the future of MOTs in Great Britain
Qashqai is the UK's most reliable car, says Which?
23 January 2023
Qashqai is the UK's most reliable car, says Which?
New Nissan Qashqai has been declared the UK's most reliable car after a survey of 50,000 UK consumers
ZeroAvia makes aviation history
20 January 2023
ZeroAvia makes aviation history
Zero-emission flight took a giant step forward today with ZeroAvia flying the largest aircraft in the world to be powered by a hydrogen-electric engine.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 'Car of the Year'
20 January 2023
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 'Car of the Year'
Volkswagen's all-electric ID. Buzz starts the year with success, after being crowned the overall winner, 'Car of the Year', and category winner for 'Large Electric Car of the Year' at the annual What Car? Awards
Aston Martin increasing employment at Gaydon headquarters
20 January 2023
Aston Martin increasing employment at Gaydon headquarters
Aston Martin is increasing employment at its Gaydon headquarters with the creation of more than 100 jobs in its manufacturing facility as it prepares to unleash its next generation of sportscars
2023 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Apprenticeship Programme
20 January 2023
2023 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Apprenticeship Programme
Rolls-Royce has announces that applications for its 2023 Apprenticeship Programme are now open
Britishvolt goes into administration
19 January 2023
Britishvolt goes into administration
UK electric vehicle battery manufacturer Britishvolt has gone into administration
Axalta announces 2023 Colour of the Year
18 January 2023
Axalta announces 2023 Colour of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems has announced that its 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year is Techno Blue
JCB launch new machine that can fix a pothole in minutes for just £30
18 January 2023
JCB launch new machine that can fix a pothole in minutes for just £30
British construction firm JCB have launched their latest machine, which aims to tackle the nation's potholes
Pothole-related breakdowns leap during last three months of 2022
17 January 2023
Pothole-related breakdowns leap during last three months of 2022
RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter (23%) more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022 compared to the previous three months
Gemini ARC and JDK Technology partnership
17 January 2023
Gemini ARC and JDK Technology partnership
Gemini Accident Repair Centres has partnered with JDK Technology for all its imaging needs throughout the lifetime of a customer claim
Nearly half a million EVs to join UK roads
16 January 2023
Nearly half a million EVs to join UK roads
An estimated 448,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2023, according to DriveElectric
Fix Auto UK announces appointments and promotions
13 January 2023
Fix Auto UK announces appointments and promotions
Fix Auto UK's post-Covid continual growth and development within its head office team continues at a pace with several key appointments and notable promotions announced
Are apprentices being treated less favourably than university students?
13 January 2023
Are apprentices being treated less favourably than university students?
Hayley Pells, policy manager at the Institute of the Motor Industry, the automotive sector's professional body, questions the logic behind the government's latest announcement on cost of living support for students
Rapid charge prices on increase
12 January 2023
Rapid charge prices on increase
Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May
Tevva set receives whole vehicle type approval
12 January 2023
Tevva set receives whole vehicle type approval
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has hit amajor milestone after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck
TMO survey shows rising costs set to be biggest operational challenge for vehicle repairers in 2023
10 January 2023
TMO survey shows rising costs set to be biggest operational challenge for vehicle repairers in 2023
A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for 90% of businesses in 2023
Catalytic converter thefts crime - detection rates low
09 January 2023
Catalytic converter thefts crime - detection rates low
Freedom of information (FOI) requests to the police have revealed that 100,000 catalytic converters were stolen in the last 3 years, and only 1% of all cases get resolved
Chip crisis subdues new car market
05 January 2023
Chip crisis subdues new car market
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Ombudsman service and motor claims - London meeting
03 January 2023
Ombudsman service and motor claims - London meeting
IAEA London Region first meeting for 2023 - the first physical meeting in two-and-a-half years!
Rule changes for private hire vehicles licensed in London
31 December 2022
Rule changes for private hire vehicles licensed in London
From 1 January, TfL requires all private hire vehicles licensed for the first time will be required to be zero emission capable
Fix Auto top ratings
22 December 2022
Fix Auto top ratings
Fix Auto UK has set an industry first by becoming the only vehicle body repair network to record 10,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot
Aviva launches young driver car insurance
21 December 2022
Aviva launches young driver car insurance
Young drivers can earn e-vouchers and discounts on their premiums with the launch of Quotemehappy Connect, a new app-based car insurance proposition which rewards safe driving
Save the date: Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party
21 December 2022
Save the date: Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party
The 2023 edition of the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party will take place on Monday, 5 June 2023 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club near Birmingham
Lotus 75th anniversary - a special year
20 December 2022
Lotus 75th anniversary - a special year
In 1948 a passionate young British designer and engineer called Colin Chapman built his first car, a modified Austin 7
Bicester Heritage and Collecting Cars 2023 partnership plans
19 December 2022
Bicester Heritage and Collecting Cars 2023 partnership plans
Bicester Heritage has partnered with global online marketplace Collecting Cars for its 2023 events calendar, including Scramblers assemblies and the quarterly site-wide Scramble events, attracting up to 7,000 attendees each time
LKQ Euro Car Parts delivers Christmas aid
19 December 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts delivers Christmas aid
LKQ Euro Car Parts has sent a lorry load of Christmas presents to Ukraine following an outpouring of support for its Christmas present appeal
Grove Group broadens its offering with ev charging system service
16 December 2022
Grove Group broadens its offering with ev charging system service
Grove Group has extended its portfolio of services and products to encompass a range of electric vehicle ((EV) charging systems
MG Cannon and BSG part company
16 December 2022
MG Cannon and BSG part company
The directors of MG Cannon and Business Success Global (BSG) have reached agreement to separate the two businesses, with Robert Snook resigning as a director of MG Cannon and Vince Scudder resigning as a director of BSG
Record £17.2bn tax contribution by insurance and long-term savings industry
15 December 2022
Record £17.2bn tax contribution by insurance and long-term savings industry
The insurance and long-term savings industry has contributed a record £17.2bn to the UK economy in tax in 2021-22, according to the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) latest Total Tax Contribution Survey
Post-Whiplash Reforms claims: The current state of play for UK motor insurers
15 December 2022
Post-Whiplash Reforms claims: The current state of play for UK motor insurers
Since the Whiplash Reforms first came into force in May 2021, there has been much debate from both legal and insurance professionals on the effectiveness of the new Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal and lessons learned from early usage patterns

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