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New research by OSV, an independent vehicle supply professional, has revealed that motorists are now spending approximately four years of their life in their car commuting to work. A further […]

The inaugural Automechanika Birmingham has sold out five months before the doors even open. All 550 exhibitor spots have been taken, with representatives from 30 countries confirming their attendance at […]

Bodyshop entrepreneur and multi-site operator, Steve Peart saw his Repair Qube – a fully modular, pre-assembled repair facility – surpass the 300 vehicle repair mark yesterday (Tuesday 9 February 2016). […]

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given its backing to Google’s self-driving car technology. In a letter to the technology giant the NHTSA, which until now has […]

HR Owen has acquired prestige accident repair specialists Bodytechnics based in Slough. The acquisition brings another element to the end-to-end ‘concierge-style’ approach to client care offered by HR Owen and […]

BEN – the automotive industry charity and bodyshop magazine’s nominated charity partner for 2016 – is on the look-out for those who like a challenge on land or sea. BEN’s […]

Paul Bonner, bodyshop manager at Bristol Street Motors Gloucester Ford, has been named Bodyshop Manager of the Year at Vertu Motors’ annual management awards. Paul secured the accolade after delivering […]

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA). […]

The automotive industry has been warned to brace itself for another difficult trading year, although it’s expected to bottom out and 2016 could eventually be a turning point. That is […]

Stock management technology created for automotive bodyshops is now on track to have an impact in the rail industry, with RVEL selecting ACIS’ web-based ASCRIBE technology to automate stock control […]

Ford has reported record sales in China for the first month of 2016, with sales jumping 36% compared to January 2015. It sold 130,832 vehicles last month, with strong sales […]

After announcing that its first hybrid car will be unveiled next year, Bentley has confirmed that all-electric cars are part of its strategy going forward. Chief engineer Rolf Fench said, […]