Simon Wait

Consumers to influence claims function

John Fearn, motor claims product and strategy director, Broadspire by Crawford & Company told IBIS 2016 delegates that consumers will have an increasingly crucial influence over the claims function in […]

Grow fast or be acquired

According to Bradley Mewes, current consolidation activity within the collision repair industry means one of two things – grow fast or be acquired. Bradley, principal of US based Supplement! told […]

Fix sign Sir Clive Woodward

Fix Auto UK has signed one of the greatest leaders in world sport, Sir Clive Woodward, as the headline speaker for its two-day national conference in October. The sports coaching […]

Google: ‘don’t fear technology’

Speaking to a full house at the IBIS Global Summit 2016, Google’s Richard Offermann told delegates, ‘don’t be scared of technology, because technological development will never be as slow as it […]

New drivers should be restricted

A new study by Brake, the road safety charity, has revealed 92% of people back some kind of restriction for newly qualified drivers. The latest figures show 2,088 young drivers […]

Half of motorists oppose driverless cars

Half of motorists oppose driverless cars as Britain takes pole position in the development of self-driving vehicles, according to a new survey And 62% of drivers said they would feel […]

ABI calls for national cyber database

The ABI is today calling for a national, anonymised database recording details of cyber incidents at businesses to be established in order to help the UK become a world leader […]

Motor industry looks for female talent

The UK motor industry is on the search for the most influential British women in the sector this summer, after research by the Automotive Council found that women working in […]

Sales ban causes Fiat shares drop

BBC reports that Fiat Chrysler shares have fallen sharply on the Milan stock exchange after media reports that it could face a sales ban in Germany over accusations that it […]

eBay challenge gears up

eBay has unveiled the three classic restoration projects to take part in the first ever eBay Car Challenge. The finalists – a Volkswagen Beetle (owner Robyn Avis-Smith), Riley Kestrel 1300 […]

Volvo unveils small car strategy

Volvo Cars has unveiled two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and mark the official launch of its global small-car strategy. The newly […]

Legislation backs driverless development

The government’s planned new laws have been set out by the Queen and include support for driverless vehicles. The Modern Transport Bill will help pave the way for driverless technology […]