Hydrogen vehicle training centre to boost automotive skills
A new hydrogen vehicle training facility launched at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) and funded by a £1.5m grant from the Office for Students aims to meet the rising […]
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Cromax unveils new PS1420 UV High Productive Primer-Surfacer
Cromax, the refinish coatings brand from Axalta, has launched PS1420 UV High Productive Primer-Surfacer, a new 1K primer-surfacer designed to improve bodyshop productivity, profitability and sustainability. The primer-surfacer utilises next-generation […]
IMI Skills 2024 national competition champions revealed
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named the winners of its 2024 IMI Skills Competition, which was part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals that saw more than 400 […]
Drivers demand greater security as vehicle data concerns grow
A new study has revealed that as vehicle data concerns grow and cars become more connected and data-driven, UK drivers are increasingly prioritising data security when selecting garages for servicing […]
Dee Padfield joins ACG as newest corporate account manager
ACG has expanded its corporate accounts management team with the appointment of Dee Padfield, who officially joined the business on 12 November. With more than two decades of experience in […]
Only 2% of UK drivers would pass driving theory test today
A recent survey has revealed a startling lack of road safety knowledge among UK drivers, with just 2% of participants passing a driving theory test. Conducted by Carmoola, the car finance […]
FMGRS appoints Kris Hurd as new operations director
FMG Repair Services has appointed Kris Hurd as operations director (Bodyshops). With 30 years of experience in the bodyshop industry, Hurd joined the FMG Repair Services team in 2022 as […]
Automechanika Birmingham introduces Motorvate to jumpstart careers
Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham 2025, has launched “Motorvate” – a showcase for automotive careers, skills and recruitment – which will run alongside Automechanika Birmingham at the […]
Repairify integrates adasThink and CCC ONE to streamline ADAS detection
Repairify, a global leader in remote diagnostics, calibration, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair sectors, has announced a new integration between its ADAS-focused platform, adasThink and […]
3.1m UK drivers don’t know what to do after an accident
Data from a new study has revealed that 3.15 million UK drivers don’t know what steps they should take immediately after an accident in their car. In a survey of […]
Steve Daley joins ACG as business expands its UK footprint
ACG has appointed Steve Daley as the company’s third business development manager (BDM) appointment this year, expanding its sales presence further across the UK. Daley brings with him an extensive […]
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching under new stewardship
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching today (Monday, 11 November) with the aim of delivering bespoke recruitment and retention solutions for UK bodyshops. Following a short hiatus after the passing of founder […]
