Alan Feldberg

Fraudster jailed after conning Liberty

A fraudster has been sentenced to 16 months in jail after setting up more than 100 false car insurance policies. Renan Gomes set himself up as an unauthorised broker before […]

Ali prepares for his greatest challenge

A business change manager from Covéa Insurance is swapping his laptop for lace-ups this week as he sets off on a 615-mile endurance challenge to raise money for the Alexander […]

Mercedes-Benz to up electric output

Mercedes-Benz is planning to introduce four new electric vehicles by 2020. According to Autocar, the manufacturer wants to launch two sedans and two SUVs to market. The news comes after […]

‘Technology is a blast!’

Solera founder, chairman and CEO Tony Aquila signed off IBIS2016 by delivering a thought-provoking and far-sighted presentation on the way technology is evolving business – and the need to embrace […]

Training vital to ride ‘technical tsunami’

I-CAR CEO and president John Van Alstyne launched day two of IBIS2016 by emphasising the acute need for more skills and training in the automotive industry. Driven largely by what […]

Caliber: we want partners, not suppliers

David Smith, VP supply chain/procurement, Caliber Collision asked delegates, ‘How many of you will make the move to be partners?’ during his presentation at IBIS Global Summit 2016. David’s presentation, […]

New relationships starting to emerge

The changing influences on the collision repair industry are bringing new business models and relationships to the fore according to CESVIMAP’s Ignacio Juárez Pérez. Addressing a capacity audience at the […]

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Mapfre: rules are changing

The rules are changing was the message from insurer giant Mapfre at this year’s IBIS Global Summit 2016. Taking to the stage in front a full global audience, Gregorio Rodriguez […]

BLOG: Is consolidation a foregone conclusion?

Consolidation in the bodyshop sector is neither a new subject of discussion nor a new approach to the crash repair business, says ANDY WARREN, former head of supply chain, RSA. […]

Women drivers feel overcharged

Almost two-thirds of female drivers think they’re quoted too much for car repairs. Almost two-thirds (62%) of women who believe garages have over-stated the cost of repairs to their cars […]

Outlander breaks 100,000 barrier

The UK is rapidly becoming the leading market in the world for Mitsubishi plug-ins. More than 21,000 units were sold in the UK in the last financial year compared to […]