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The National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) has been informed that the investigation into the Drive Assist collapse will be concluded in 2016. Since the collapse of the accident management company, […]

The bodyshop magazine would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our offices will be closed from Christmas Eve until Monday, 4 January, but we’d […]

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has issued a 407-page report that is underwhelmed by the future of electric cars and a global shift towards green energy. Its World Oil […]

Vauxhall and the Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) agree that sub-standard repairs caused the heating problems that have led to the recall of 234,938 Vauxhall Zafira B cars. A number of […]

Toyota says it will unveil a new mapping system that will aid automated driving. The system, which will be introduced at next month’s Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, will […]

An industry stalwart of nearly 50 years closed the workshop door behind him for the last time this week. We caught up with Mick Hunn, stores controller at East Bilney […]

Ford has applied for a record number of patents this year, including a three-fold increase in patents for electric cars. This highlights a clear focus within the company towards greater […]

A state-of-the-art body shop has opened in south Wales to cater specifically for the caravan and motorhome trade. Newport Caravans has expanded into large purpose-built premises with a £550,000 investment […]

Volvo Cars UK has added further dates for its product/technology course. Held in Daventry and aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers, fleet providers, training colleges and industry personnel, the courses […]

Older drivers are bearing the brunt of insurance premium rises, according to the Consumer Intelligence Motor Insurance Index. Following the introduction of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in November, motorists over […]

Two competing electric car manufacturers are working together to deliver charging stations suitable for most vehicles. BMW and Nissan have been cooperating in the development of fast-charging stations in America, […]

Two completely different Hyundai models have been rated among the safest cars on the road by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS’s 2016 Top Safety Pick+ Awards […]