Simon Wait

Google gets government support

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given its backing to Google’s self-driving car technology. In a letter to the technology giant the NHTSA, which until now has […]

HR Owen acquires Bodytechnics

HR Owen has acquired prestige accident repair specialists Bodytechnics based in Slough. The acquisition brings another element to the end-to-end ‘concierge-style’ approach to client care offered by HR Owen and […]

BEN sets the challenge

BEN – the automotive industry charity and bodyshop magazine’s nominated charity partner for 2016 – is on the look-out for those who like a challenge on land or sea. BEN’s […]

Bonner wins Vertu Motors’ award

Paul Bonner, bodyshop manager at Bristol Street Motors Gloucester Ford, has been named Bodyshop Manager of the Year at Vertu Motors’ annual management awards. Paul secured the accolade after delivering […]

RMI appoints Jason Moseley

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA). […]

Bodyshop Solutions appointed by Vamag

Bodyshop Solutions Ltd has been appointed UK distributor for Vamag srl for its range of 3D wheel aligners, tyre changers and wheel balancers. Italian manufacturer Vamag is celebrating its 35th […]

Prescott bike festival set for April

Prescott Bike Festival is set to take place once again on Sunday 17th April 2016 at Prescott Hill Climb, near Cheltenham. The Festival prides itself on its diversity and celebrates […]

Road safety charity slams government complacency

Brake, the road safety charity, is extremely disappointed that the latest estimated figures from the Department for Transport show that 1,780 people were killed on Britain’s roads in the year […]

Feefo recognises UK Car Line

UK Car Line has been awarded ‘Trusted Merchant’ status for 2016 by Feefo, one of the world’s most trusted verified reviews platform. The accolade – which is given to national […]

Volvo XC60 is Europe’s best-seller

The Volvo XC60 was the highest-selling mid-size SUV in Europe in 2015, according to independent figures compiled by automotive research firm JATO. The leading position for the XC60 comes as […]

Poole Accident Repair gets Tesla approval

Poole Accident Repair has been appointed by Tesla Motors Company as one of its UK approved repair facilities. Tesla demands the highest standards from its repair partners through the rigorous […]

Repair Qube goes live

Steve Peart, owner of several vehicle repair bodyshops in South Wales and the country’s largest repairer, has introduced the Repair Qube – a fully modular, pre-assembled repair facility. Using the […]