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bodyshop Magazine to partner DTC

bodyshop Magazine is proud to be media partner for the Driverless Technology Conference 2016 (DTC) , which takes place in Milton Keynes on 22 November and is intended to accelerate […]

TrustFord expands fleet distribution

TrustFord is set to expand its Long Marston fleet distribution site, which is being developed further with the objective of creating a national fleet distribution hub. The site will expand […]

Nissan acquires 34% Mitsubishi stake

Nissan Motor Co Ltd has acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) making it the largest shareholder in the operation. As part of Nissan’s strategic investment, MMC will […]

It’s a wrap for Hexis

Burntwood-based Staffordshire Signs & Graphics has recently undertaken two prestigious vehicle wrapping projects: one involving an off-road rally car and the other a new Tesla Model S. The off-road Rakeway […]

Dentscratch comes of age

Dentscratch, a classic car restoration company in Aldershot, has celebrated its first birthday in its bodyshop. Since opening the Hampshire bodyshop, Nick Crowe and his team have worked on a […]

EV charging points compulsory by 2019

All new or refurbished houses will have to include an electric vehicle (EV) charging point, according to European Union (EU) regulations due to come into effect by 2019. The EU […]

Businesses ‘overwhelmed’ by vehicle management

Recent research by LeasePlan has found that nearly one-third (29%) of business decision makers believe that their business setup is not favourable to leasing. Yet 32% are feeling overwhelmed by […]

UK government steps back from VW scandal

The UK government is not planning to pursue Volkswagen in the courts or seek compensation for affected car owners, according to The Financial Times. MPs have accused the government of […]

ITB helps fraud fightback

Insure The Box has secured another victory in the fight against motor insurance fraud. Insure The Box telematics data has helped to identify a staged accident and stop claims for […]

Technology set to reinvent aftersales

Technology could help reinvent the aftersales process in 2017 and potentially increase dealer revenues by £40,000 per site according to In-car Cleverness. The vehicle relationship management (VRM) specialist predicts next […]

Allianz expands operations

Allianz Global Assistance UK has undertaken a programme of investment, expanding its fully equipped, high-spec fleet of vans and nationwide network of technicians. The company has targeted an increase of […]

Video highlights tyre safety

A new 360° video from TyreSafe depicts the startling difference in braking distances between tyres just below the legal limit and those with full tread. The film has been devised […]