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UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is returning this June
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will be returning to the NEC, Birmingham in 2024 after a successful launch in 2022 by event organisers Messe Frankfurt. It will offer the UK automotive aftermarket a unique dedicated event for training, technology and tools for both the garage and body repair and refinish [...] -
Turners Accident Repair unveils new 20,000-sqft site
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Turners Accident Repair has opened a new 20,000-sqft site in Sheffield. The business established its first site in South Yorkshire in 2018 but quickly outgrew the 12,000-sqft location. The new site, including three new commercial spraybooths and a full Car-O-Liner structural aluminium repair facility, was [...] -
NBRA backs industry call for data legislation
- 26/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has lent its support to a European-wide call for fair access to in-vehicle data. In a letter to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the group of industry bodies including the Association Internationale des Réparateurs en Carrosserie (AIRC), of which the [...] -
UK production breaks one million barrier in 2023
- 25/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) produced, output was up 17% on the previous year and topped one million units for the first time since [...] -
Inspiring duo recognised in Automotive 30% Club Awards
- 24/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Fix Auto Mid Devon finance director Alena Woolacott and Solus area operations manager Steph Brindley have been named among the 17 2024 Inspiring Automotive Women Award winners. They will be presented with their awards at a prestigious ceremony hosted by the Automotive 30% Club in London on 13 March, when the [...] -
Activate Group announces Elysian Capital investment
- 23/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News, Uncategorised
Activate Group has secured a major investment deal with Elysian Capital to fuel its ambitious growth plans, which includes four new repair centres this year. The leading private equity firm has acquired a majority share in Activate Group and will provide substantial development capital to support the rapid growth [...] -
Industry mourns the loss of ‘dear friend’
- 18/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The industry is mourning the sad loss of two of its most respected and admired servants, Bob Linwood and Dane Loosley. Bob passed away suddenly on Wednesday after a long and distinguished career in the sector, most recently championing apprenticeships. He helped set up AutoRaise in 2015 and remained CEO of the [...] -
IBIS pioneers industry innovation down under
- 18/01/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS Worldwide) has announced its upcoming IBIS Australia 2024 conference, scheduled to take place on 23-24 July at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. The event marks a significant milestone in IBIS Worldwide's commitment to extending its reach and fostering collision repair [...] -
Automotive charity unveils BenBus
- 18/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Automotive industry charity Ben has unveiled its new branded bus to raise awareness of the life-changing support it offers. The BenBus, a VW Transporter campervan, has already made its debut by visiting companies in Guildford with it dedicated Ben on the road team. The charity is now also offering automotive [...] -
LKQ names new Bodyshop Division MD
- 17/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
LKQ’s Bodyshop Division has appointed Chris O'Rourke as its new managing director. After serving as director of commercial channels for LKQ Euro Car Parts, he succeeds Andy Southby, who has been appointed chief commercial officer for the LKQ UK and Ireland Group. Southby said: “Chris brings a wealth of [...]