| MVRA backs MOT Trade Forum in its concern over ongoing delays in MOT decisions 8 September 2008 |
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| The MVRA has backed the MOT Trade Forum over expressing its concern to the Department of Transport over the continuing delay in issuing the consultation review in regard to the future of the MOT Test. more ... |
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| Thatcham selected as Euro NCAP official test house 4 September 2008 |
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| Thatcham has been selected as the official test house for Euro NCAP’s rear impact ratings programme. The test will be part of Euro NCAP’s Occupant Rating when the new scheme is launched in February 2009. more ... |
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| ATA adds air-con assessment in response to new EU legislation 3 September 2008 |
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| A new assessment in air-conditioning has been added to the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme to provide an opportunity for businesses and their technicians to comply with new European legislation regarding the handling of refrigerant gases, which comes into force in July 2010. more ... |
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| Carbon Trust loans on hold 3 September 2008 |
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| The Carbon Trust, which offers interest-free loans to bodyshops buying equipment that reduce carbon emissions such as spraybooths, has temporarily put the scheme on hold while it reviews the way that the emission savings are calculated. more ... |
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| Thatcham evaluate Russian security standards 2 September 2008 |
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| Thatcham’s security standards are being used in Russia as insurers look to address the high levels of vehicle theft. Thatcham’s Vehicle Security Team visited Russia to evaluate security levels on 11 of Russia’s most stolen and popular cars, the results of which show a wide variance of effective security compared to those in the UK. more ... |
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| Spies Hecker offers legal support package to employers 2 September 2008 |
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| Spies Hecker has announced the launch of Spies Hecker HR as a direct replacement to high cost, pay as you go solicitors. The service is able to help with any day-to-day employment issues and can also help with qualification towards achieving PAS125 accreditation. more ... |
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| IMI SkillMiles clocks up over 30,000 in six months 26 August 2008 |
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| More than 100 businesses and 100 individuals have signed up for the IMI’s (Institute of the Motor Industry) SkillMiles initiative, which was launched six months ago. more ... |
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| AkzoNobel announced new technical appointments 22 August 2008 |
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| AkzoNobel Car Refinishes has announced the promotion of two technical members of staff, Graeme Petrie and Pepe Francis, who have been appointed Northern and Southern Technical Consultants respectively. more ... |
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| Motorbike ridden by James Toseland, to be auctioned at Industry Event 22 August 2008 |
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| Last year one lucky guest at Bodyshop Magazine’s Industry Event won a brand new SEAT Ibiza. This year guests have the chance to ride home in a specially produced, ‘one-off’ Yamaha R1 race bike. The only person who has ever ridden this bike is James Toseland, World Superbike Champion and rising star in MotoGP.
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| Blackhawk move to Snap-on HQ 21 August 2008 |
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| Blackhawk Automotive has been relocated to parent company Snap-on Equipment’s Reading headquarters. The move will provide customers in the UK and Ireland with delivery from the same location. more ... |
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