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IMI warns of EV training slowdown

New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified – but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training […]

Automechanika Birmingham 2023 to be biggest yet

Automechanika Birmingham has revealed its biggest ever bodyshop programme for 2023, with three new stand-out features now announced. The much-anticipated event will host its very first Paint & Spray Live, […]

Car production ends year on upward trend

UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that production was up 5.7% to 80,091 […]

GT Motive announces 2023 price freeze

GT Motive has announced it is freezing its estimating prices for the whole of 2023. Executive director David Vella said: “It’s been a very successful year for us here at […]

LKQ Euro Car Parts delivers Christmas aid

LKQ Euro Car Parts has sent a lorry load of Christmas presents to Ukraine following an outpouring of support for its Christmas present appeal. The company, which has already donated […]

Entries now open for Bodyshop Awards 2023 and 30 Under 30

Nominations officially opened today (1 December 2022) for Bodyshop magazine’s two high-profile independent awards initiatives which will recognise and celebrate the collision repair industry’s high-achievers and rising stars in 2023. […]

Cost-of-living crisis could ease chip demand

The semiconductor shortage could soon be a thing of the past, according to VCN Automotive. It believes the cost-of-living crisis means consumers are not upgrading their smartphones or investing in […]