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 […]
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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 […]
Axalta brings brands together under single management
Axalta has announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins in the newly created role of UK and Ireland country manager, Axalta and U-POL. He will report to Redhwan Amine, Axalta’s West […]
Repair costs surge 40% since 2018
The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]
Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance […]
Tickets go on sale for Bodyshop Awards 2023
Tickets for the Bodyshop Awards 2023 – the all-day collision repair industry event which includes the Bodyshop Expo, our 30 Under 30: Rising Stars celebration and the ever-popular Bodyshop Awards […]