Thatcham Research has called for the introduction of battery standards and skills development to support the industry’s transition to electrification. It highlighted both issues when engaging with the government during […]
The automotive industry has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will relax ZEV Mandate rules. It has said the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will remain unchanged, […]
PPG has completed a colourful makeover at Bury Hospice as part of the company’s 10-year celebration of PPG’s Colourful Communities programme. More than 100 volunteers from PPG, Morelli Group, Hospice […]
Thatcham Research has today launched its new EV Alert service to support the safe and efficient repair of electric vehicles. It will be accessible via escribe, Thatcham’s leading repair methods […]
Autocraft Express Shrewsbury and Verrall’s Accident Repair in Sussex have both joined the Fix Auto UK network. They will now operate as Fix Auto Shrewsbury and Fix Auto Worthing respectively. Managed […]
Steer Automotive Group has acquired React Accident Repair Group, which operates two sites under the Paint & Bodyshop Hull and React Accident Repair Scunthorpe names. Steer said in a statement […]
The credit car hire industry has been slated by a judge for what he called the ‘staggering’ cost of courtesy vehicles following accidents. This comes after one driver was charged […]
Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2025 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars HAVE NOW CLOSED. Behind the scenes the Bodyshop Magazine team is starting to sort through the many hundreds of […]
Fix Auto UK has increased its portfolio of wholly owned repair centres after buying the former AD Williams sites in Southampton and Lydd from the appointed administrators. The move has […]
Derbyshire bodyshop Panel Match will host its unique Drive Out event on Saturday, 12 April. The open-to-all event invites representatives from across the industry to meet at the bodyshop for […]
UK automotive production fell 11.6% to 82,178 units in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 10,787 fewer cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and […]
The IMI Jobs Portal supporting work placements for school-aged pupils is now live, connecting young learners and educators with businesses. The portal is part of the Automotive Work Experience (AWE) […]
