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SMMT calls for ‘soft’ Brexit

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned the government to expect job losses in the industry if Britain negotiates a ‘hard’ Brexit and leaves the single market. […]

Seeing is believing for SKODA

CitNOW has completed a training roadshow to help 735 technicians at 117 SKODA retailer sites make the most of its video technology. The initiative mirrors a similar project undertaken by […]

Driver blames software for Tesla smash

A Florida driver has blamed Tesla’s Autopilot software for a crash which saw her Model S accelerate through the front window of a gym. The Model S was self-parking outside […]

Police unable to answer the call

Although using a phone while driving is at ‘epidemic’ levels according to experts, the number of drivers caught by police has nearly halved in the last five years. According to […]

Mountjoy nearly doubles CV fleet

A large provider of building and maintenance support services in southern England has significantly increased its fleet by taking on 130 vehicles from Volkswagen. Portsmouth-based Mountjoy’s fleet now includes 110 […]

Cambridge goes electric

Cambridgeshire has embraced electric cars to the tune of a 40-fold increase in four years. Figures from the DVLA show that from a base of just 20 fully electric or […]

Millbrook extends UKAS accreditation

Vehicle test centre Millbrook has announced an extension to its UKAS certification to include Seat Belt Anchorage and Pedestrian Impact tests. Millbrook’s existing sled testing capabilities were significantly enhanced with […]

Autoglass completes charity challenge

More than 300 people from Autoglass took part in a two-day challenge of endurance to raise money for developing communities in the country. They joined more than 2,500 colleagues from […]

bodyshop Award winners ‘truly proud’

Covéa Insurance has proclaimed itself ‘truly proud’ to have won the prestigious Insurance Company of the Year accolade at the bodyshop Magazine annual awards event held in Twickenham last Thursday. […]

M3 is September’s Car Hero

The E46 BMW M3 is Glass’s Used Car Hero for September, providing what Glass’s claims is ‘a driving experience to rival almost any supercar in a family-friendly package’. Andy Cutler, […]

Dyson developing EV?

Former Aston Martin product development director Ian Minards has moved into the same role at electronics company Dyson. Minards’ move to Dyson backs the speculation that they’re planning to enter the EV […]

Award-winner Jade breaks industry mould

The first woman to ever win the bodyshop Manager of the Year award admits she still can’t believe it. Jade Rogers of Fix Auto Weston-Super-Mare was presented with the award […]