• GT Motive celebrates 500th sign up

    • 3 October 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    GT Motive has welcomed its 500th repairer of the year after Eastbourne Coach Finishers signed up to its GT Global estimating platform The company joined the UK market in 2020 and now works with insurers and repair networks such as Vizion Network and NFU Mutual Martyn Rowley, GT Motive’s Business Development [...]
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  • Admiral ‘changing repair network strategy’

    • 30 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK motor insurer Admiral has announced it is changing its repair network strategy in a move that could have a telling effect on some bodyshops According to the NBRA, Admiral has told many repairers that they should expect no further work from them from 24 October It is unclear if Admiral is making this change to [...]
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  • Manufacturing revival continues through August

    • 30 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK car manufacturing output rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, up 34% to 49,901 units According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the performance was still 459% below August 2019’s pre-pandemic level of 92,158 units Production of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid [...]
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  • CV production enjoys summer spike

    • 30 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 929% in August, with 6,132 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis manufactured According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production volumes almost doubled compared with the same month last year Overall production has risen by 503% in [...]
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  • MOT tester disqualifications surging

    • 30 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New data has found that almost 700 MOT testers have been disqualified in the last two years, representing a rise of 49% compared to the previous two years According to data obtained from the DVSA by Bookmygarage, disqualifications usually occurs following improper or careless practices during the test procedure, or [...]
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  • Regional ranges in insurance premiums

    • 29 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New data has revealed wild variations in insurance premiums according to region in the UK According to insurance comparison platform Quotezone, drivers in London are forking out considerably more than drivers in other parts of the UK, with average premiums in the capital nudging close to £800 However, that [...]
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  • IAAF calls for further automotive support

    • 29 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that recently announced energy support packages will not be enough on their own to safeguard the future of independent repairers Chief executive Mark Field has said that businesses will still face an uncertain future unless sector specific [...]
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  • Mazda unveils new training centre

    • 29 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mazda UK has opened a new bespoke training centre that will centralise training for dealer staff from across its network The 11,000 sqf facility in Bedfordshire will deliver training for dealer roles from apprentice through to master technicians, as well as management training in sales and service roles With the [...]
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  • Stellantis names new policy chief

    • 29 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Stellantis has named Sally Clift as head of UK government relations and public policy Clift brings with her comprehensive experience in corporate, consumer and tech communications across a range of sectors, have previously been global head of external communications in the corporate affairs team at Jaguar Land [...]
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  • Energy prices cooling EV demand

    • 28 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Surging energy prices is dampening demand for electric vehicles An AA survey of 12,500 drivers showed 63% of respondents said the increase in home electric bills was contributing to their decision to stick with petrol or diesel cars, while 10% stated it was the main reason for not making the switch to [...]
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