Free apprenticeships for under 25s wiped out by costs
The benefits of free apprenticeships for under 25s will be wiped out by the rise in the minimum wage and national insurance contributions. This is according to new analysis from […]
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Thatcham Research and BYD announce repair collaboration
Thatcham Research and BYD have announced a 12-month agreement intended to lower repair, insurance and ownership costs for drivers of the Chinese brand. The partnership, which will start on 1 […]
IBIS Middle East 2026 to debut new venue and conference format
IBIS Worldwide has announced that IBIS Middle East 2026 will take place on 10-11 February at a brand-new venue – The Avery at Conrad Dubai – bringing a fresh setting […]
SAVE THE DATE: Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30
Bodyshop Magazine has confirmed that next year’s edition of its hugely popular Bodyshop Awards 2026 will return to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and will be moving one week earlier […]
Seven in 10 drivers experience a near miss every year
More than seven in 10 drivers say they’ve experienced a near miss while driving, with most motorists having three close calls every year. The survey of 2,000 motorists was carried […]
Collision repair sector lagging behind EV uptake
A new report has revealed that the rapid uptake of electric vehicles is leaving the collision repair sector behind. The study warned that key gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and […]
NBRA warns Autumn Budget an ‘existential threat’ to repairers
The National Body Repair Association has issued an urgent response to the Autumn Budget, warning it could create a financial emergency for the repair sector. Martyn Rowley, executive director of […]
Bodyshop Magazine strengthens partnership for UKGBE 2026
Bodyshop Magazine has teamed up once again with Messe Frankfurt UK to be a partner across four areas of next year’s UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE 2026), which takes […]
UK car production down nearly a quarter – SMMT
UK car production fell by nearly a quarter to 59,010 units in October, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This represents a […]
7,000 uninsured vehicles seized by police
More than 7,000 uninsured vehicles have been taken off UK roads so far this year, according to police figures. This follows a number of roadside checks and multi-agency operations to […]
IMI report highlights growing need for green skills
A focus on green skills and new tech can make automotive a more attractive career option for young people, according to Institute of the Motor Industry. Research commissioned by the […]
AkzoNobel and Axalta announce ‘merger of equals’
AkzoNobel and Axalta have announced an all-stock merger of equals to create a global coatings company valued at more than £19bn. The deal is expected to create cost synergies of […]