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A new VDA accreditation programme has been unveiled by Direct Line Group (DLG) to enhance safety and repair standards. Recognised by the IMI, the programme has been developed in line […]

LKQ has released 500 bodyshop course seats as part of its exclusive industry training programmes in 2025. Additional seats will be made available later this year to meet industry demand […]

Steer Automotive Group has completed the acquisition of Accident Repair Centre Group. Based in the South West, ARC Group was founded in 1991 and now has sites in Bristol, Chippenham, […]

Bodyshop Magazine has today confirmed that the 29th edition of its hugely popular Bodyshop Awards 2025 will be held at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham on 20-21 October 2025. The […]

The collision repair industry is mourning the sad loss of Steve Butler, one of its most respected and pioneering champions. Steve passed away on 5 December at the age of […]

Scottish car dealer group Arnold Clark has completed the acquisition of family-run dealership Wingrove Motor Company. The North East-based company operated four sites in the region, two showrooms, a bodyshop […]

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for further action, including clearer strategies and a consultation on expanded statutory duties, to tackle road deaths and injuries across the UK. […]

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has announced a five-year extension to its sustainability partnership with LV= General Insurance. As part of the agreement, AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes provides sustainable products within the Sikkens […]

UK motor insurers will return to profit this year, according to EY’s latest UK Motor Insurance Results. After two years of losses, it expects the UK motor insurance market to […]

Activate Group has continued its expansion with the acquisition of Motorcare bodyshops based in Tunbridge Wells and Bristol. The acquisitions mark a new chapter for the group as previous expansions […]

Vertu Motors has said that it is unable to deliver newly sold petrol cars to customers because of the ZEV Mandate. The ZEV Mandate sets annual EV sales targets for […]

The latest IMI Automotive Vacancies Report, out today, shows that the motor trades vacancy rate has fallen month on month for the past four months. The IMI’s analysis of the […]