OEConnection announces epyx acquisition
OEConnection, a global technology provider for the automotive aftermarket, has announced it will acquire epyx from Corpay. It has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire epyx as well as […]
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Repairify backs Remote Service Supplier Community
Repairify has announced it has become a founding member of the newly established Remote Service Supplier Community. The RSS Community, which is hosted by the European Federation representing independent automotive […]
Fix Auto Chelmsford secures Volvo approved bodyshop status
Fix Auto Chelmsford has successfully achieved official Volvo approved bodyshop status. The accreditation follows a comprehensive 12-month programme of investment that has seen the Essex repairer, which also owns Fix […]
Light commercial vehicle registrations up nearly a quarter
UK new light commercial vehicle registrations rose 22% to 28,578 units in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fourth consecutive month of growth took […]
Drivers leaving MOT bookings too late
New data has revealed that the number of drivers making MOT bookings after its expiry data has risen 60%. Research by BookMyGarage found that one year ago 10.3% of motorists […]
New car sales enjoy double-digit growth in July
New cars sales increased 11.7% in July to 156,571 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This rise means new cars sales in […]
Used electric cars tumble down list of dealer concerns
New research has revealed that dealership concerns around used electric cars has fallen to its lowest level. According to the Startline Used Car Tracker, just 33% said they are worried […]
Overheating-related callouts increase 21%
The AA has reported it attended 21% more overheating-related callouts last week than the same week in 2025. This comes after its survey of 12,500 drivers found that 63% of […]
Predictive vehicle maintenance tops fleets’ wish list
A new study has found that automated monitoring and predictive vehicle maintenance tops the new product wish list for fleet managers. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer revealed […]
Rogue vehicle history websites undermining confidence
Solera cap hpi is calling for regulators to crack down on rogue vehicle history websites. It says these sites are providing motorists with poor-quality data, hidden subscription charges, and misleading […]
NBRA Northern Regional Event invites bodyshops
Bodyshops are invited to the NBRA Northern Regional Event at Oulton Hall in Leeds on Thursday, 13 August. The full-day event is free to attend for bodyshops and provides an […]
Industry mourns loss of Andy Smith
The bodyshop industry is mourning the loss of Andy Smith, who has passed away after a long and distinguished career in the sector. He held key roles at AkzoNobel and […]