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There is now less than a month to go until the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 3-4 June. The event will […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has called for urgent apprenticeship reform following the government’s pledge to support young people. In a key speech, Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer said: […]

Activate Group has launched Activate Collision Solutions, a new insurer‑focused collision management brand. The creation of Activate Collision Solutions follows Activate Group’s purchase of Avant and brings both well-established businesses […]

The UK accident and repair sector is losing about 4,700 skilled workers every year, according to new research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Its report, Understanding the […]

The UK new car market grew by 24% to 149,247 registrations in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth to fleets was up 26.8% to […]

Tickets are now on sale for the DEBRA UK Charity Fight Night, which this year will take place at the luxurious Royal Lancaster London Hotel on 27 November. The 2026 […]

The latest sustainability report from Europcar Mobility Group UK has found that organisations are now more familiar and more confident with electric vehicles, increasingly recognising how they can fit within […]

The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]

3M has unveiled its new Skills Development Centre at MIRA Technology Park in Warwickshire. The 15,250 sqft facility will deliver advanced skills training to automotive refinishing and industrial sectors in […]

PPG has announced global paint price increases of up to 20% across all product lines, with other leading paint companies expected to follow suit. This comes after an average industry-wide […]

Family owned Cheshire-based Swansway Motor Group is opening a smart new bodyshop alongside its JLR dealership in Stafford in early May. The site, which opens with three spraybooths and four […]

ARIES has reported that more than 70% of the UK automotive aftermarket has now committed to its standard. Meanwhile, 50% have already established verified carbon reduction plans. ARIES (the Accident […]