Thatcham Research ramps up repair focus
Thatcham Research is shining a light on the growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options […]
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IMI warns of growing ADAS skills gap
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a stark warning that a lack of ADAS skills is putting road users at risk and undermining UK mobility. Its report, […]
Earn VIP status at Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party
Join your collision repair colleagues on Monday, 5 June and earn VIP status at the hottest networking event for the collision repair industry this summer – the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch […]
Axalta launches world’s fastest fully automated paint mixing machine
Axalta has launched Axalta Irus Mix, it’s new state-of-the-art digital paint mixing machine which promises to save bodyshops time, reduce their paint consumption and waste, deliver highly accurate colour, and […]
Morelli secures Kecotabs contract
Kecotabs has appointed Morelli Group as the UK distributor for its glue pull collison repair systems and associated products. Keco offers a huge variety of tools as one of the […]
1.3 million MOT failures on the road
One-in-10 cars that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to an investigation by What Car?. This equates to nearly 1.3 million cars on the road now with […]
Prasco completes manufacturing plant acquisition
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. […]
Steer Automotive Group continues expansion
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 […]
Chris Weeks quits as managing director of NBRA
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) […]
Jaguar Land Rover announces major rebrand
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 […]
Racing driver Nic Hamilton to speak at Bodyshop networking BBQ
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 […]
Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions
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 […]
