Accident management services provider Activate Group has announced it has completed the acquisition of Avant Group. Supported by further investment from Elysian Capital, building on its initial backing of Activate […]
An HSE investigation has found a Liverpool repairer guilty of negligence after a vehicle fell off a lift onto a technician causing multiple injuries. Car Spa and Tyres was fined […]
Repair group ABL 1 Touch is part-funding a new AI-powered vehicle repair project that will help it assess vehicle damage following a collision. The system is being developed by the University […]
Solution Repair Group hosted its first-ever national meeting on 25 June, when repairers and industry leaders shared industry insights and opportunities. A central theme of the day was work generation […]
Apprenticeship Central has reported a surge in interest for automotive apprenticeships, with more than 1,000 young people making enquiries. Apprenticeship roles include technical positions like service and repair through to […]
BookMyGarage has introduced SMART and cosmetic repair services to boost the annual £93m revenue it generates for repairers on its platform. In addition to capturing MOT and service work for […]
QCD Revive Collision Centre has achieved ISO 14068-1 certification, a new globally-recognised standard for carbon neutrality. ISO 14068-1 moves sustainability on from PAS 2060 by taking scope 3 emissions into account […]
Solera is partnering with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes to enable bodyshops and insurers to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of repairs. The partnership will see AkzoNobel’s product and process […]
Thatcham Research has announced its Automotive Academy will host assessments for the Bodyshop Magazine Awards. For the first time the Automotive Academy will host all the practical assessments for the […]
Eight men have been found guilty of stealing personal details of around a million drivers from repairers. The details were accessed and obtained without consent and then sold to claims […]
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, according to new figures from the SMMT. Car production slumped by 31.5% in the month to […]
Vizion has announced the charities it will support at Kinetic’25, which takes place at the Telford International Centre over two days at the start of September. The free-to-attend event will feature […]
