Manufacturers urged to make safety standard
Car manufacturers are increasingly fitting advanced safety technology as standard rather than offering them as optional add-ons, according to results issued by Euro NCAP, but more need to follow suit. […]
Simon Wait
Industry rises to the challenge for BEN
Teams from all corners of the industry came together to help BEN raise more than £50,000 in one of its key fundraising weeks of the year. The second annual Automotive […]
DWF acts after fraud escalation
DWF has moved to combat the rising tide of insurance fraud in Scotland by launching a national counter fraud team. Jill Sinclair has been named head of fraud, Scotland, and will […]
AutoRaise has the skills
AutoRaise is on the search for repairers to discuss its current pool of potential apprentice candidates. Specifically, AutoRaise is currently seeking repairers in Ebbw Vale, Derby and Sheffield interested in […]
Funding to change training models
Thatcham’s Repair Focus 2016 saw the skills debate and changing training model top the agenda during an event themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’. During the Skills of the Future panel discussion […]
All focus on Thatcham
Thatcham’s Repair Focus proved another great success as some 450 visitors participated in guided tours, topical panel debates and exhibitor showcases. Themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’ the event also saw […]
Car industry reinforces ‘in’ message
The UK motor industry has restated its view that staying in the European Union is best for its business and best for British jobs, just days ahead of the referendum […]
Cuvva achieves major milestones
Cuvva, the hourly car insurance app, has surpassed two major milestones including users driving over one million miles as well as the launch of ‘The Social Garage’. Cuvva’s V2 app, […]
Recalls not questioned
An HPI survey has revealed that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of a vehicle if the manufacturer had issued a recall notice […]
IMI questions Leave campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is asking the Leave campaign to explain how it will protect independent garages post Brexit. It’s concerned of the impact should the EU […]
Age concern among businesses
Businesses are facing a growing age issue with more than about a third of the UK workforce over 50 years old. A conference in London tomorrow, The Ageing Workforce in […]
Belt tightens around motor insurers
The car insurance sector has reported an underwriting loss after two years of profits. Accounting consultancy EY found that this was a result of rising claims. However, losses were marginal, […]
