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IHS predicts more hydrogen power

IHS Automotive predicts that production of global hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027, as more automotive OEMs bring FCEVs to market. […]

Nationwide confirms DWS acquisition

Nationwide Accident Repair Services has increased its network of bodyshops to 124 with the acquisition of DWS Automotive Repair Solutions. After months of speculation within the industry the deal was […]

Road repairs: ‘serious overcharging’

Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) is urging UK drivers, fleet operators and insurers to challenge the costs associated with road surface and street furniture repairs following a crash. If you […]

RAC bolsters telematics team

RAC Business has appointed Phil Barnes as strategic sales and development manager, a newly created role by the business to support the continued growth of RAC’s telematics offer. Based in […]

Google partners with FCA

Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) have announced that they will be integrating Google’s self-driving technology into the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan to further expand its autonomous testing fleet. […]

Brightside looks online for van solution

Brightside aims to secure 10% of the van insurance market inside four years, after relaunching its proposition to target the aggregator market. Brightside Van, developed with the online customer in […]

New cars add £402m to crash repair sector

Accidents involving new cars generate £402m for the UK crash repair sector. A study by Accident Exchange found that 10% of all accidents involved 15 and 65-plate cars, with the […]

VW launches ADR initiative

Volkswagen is rolling out a refreshing new attitude to the routine job of car servicing, maintenance and repair with the launch of its ground-breaking Aftersales Digital Reception (ADR) initiative. Coming […]

Holt responds to supply chain demand

With Britain currently the fastest growing automotive manufacturer in Europe, there will be an estimated 28,000 new roles created in the supply chain by 2020 according to Holt Recruitment. As […]

Industry Insights partners with National Windscreens

National Windscreens has agreed a strategic alliance with fleet and insurance solutions provider, Industry Insights. National Windscreens has been confirmed as the sole provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement […]

RMI and SMMT set for action

RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) and members from the SMMT’s Vehicle Manufacturers Body Repair Working Group (VMBRWG) will meet on 11 May 2016 to develop a set of actions addressing the body […]