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Prasco completes manufacturing plant acquisition
- 09/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Prasco Group is establishing itself as a manufacturer of replacement parts rather than just an importer and exporter after acquiring the manufacturing facilities adjoined to its distribution centre in Turin. Prasco will maintain its close links with the manufacturer and continue to purchase various products [...] -
Steer Automotive Group continues expansion
- 05/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Steer Automotive Group has continued its ambitious growth strategy by announcing another acquisition in the North East. Vertu Accident Repair Centre Newcastle has now joined the group, boosting capacity in the region. Now operating as Steer Newcastle West, the site was part of the Vertu Motors group, which [...] -
Chris Weeks quits as managing director of NBRA
- 04/05/2023
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Chris Weeks, director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), has handed in his notice after five years at the collision repair organisation. Weeks joined the NBRA (and VBRA Commercial) in 2018 with a mission to improve the accident repair industry and advocate for the interests of bodyshops. During his [...] -
Jaguar Land Rover announces major rebrand
- 21/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will rebrand to JLR, with cars built under the Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar names. The move forms part of the company’s £15bn investment into electrification, which will also see its production plant in Merseyside developed into an all-electric facility. JLR [...] -
Racing driver Nic Hamilton to speak at Bodyshop networking BBQ
- 27/03/2023
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Bodyshop is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton will be the guest speaker at the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party in association with Automechanika Birmingham 2023. Hamilton will deliver a motivational talk about teamwork and how he has battled being born with cerebral palsy, [...] -
Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions
- 22/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
As part of its response to the Department for Transport’s MOT Consultation, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that nearly nine in 10 members believe extending the date of the first MOT or frequency of MOTs would increase road user risk. Hayley Pells, policy manager at the IMI, said: “We [...] -
Axalta brings brands together under single management
- 22/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Axalta has announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins in the newly created role of UK and Ireland country manager, Axalta and U-POL. He will report to Redhwan Amine, Axalta’s West and North Europe territory business director. Amine said: “Bringing together both these prestigious businesses under the same [...] -
Repair costs surge 40% since 2018
- 21/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% between July and December last year, suggesting that higher prices for repairs are here for the foreseeable future. Intelligent Motoring’s [...] -
Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
- 21/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance platform, 61% of respondents said they had been in at least one traffic collision or accident since they started driving. The survey found drivers [...] -
Tickets go on sale for Bodyshop Awards 2023
- 06/03/2023
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Tickets for the Bodyshop Awards 2023 - the all-day collision repair industry event which includes the Bodyshop Expo, our 30 Under 30: Rising Stars celebration and the ever-popular Bodyshop Awards gala dinner - have gone on sale today. Click here to buy your Bodyshop Awards 2023 tickets and register for the Bodyshop [...]