UK car parc ages as vehicle prices rise
New research has found the UK car parc is getting older with more than half of drivers saying they are now driving an older car than in 2020. The average […]
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Carbon footprint of repairs measured with new partnership
Solera is partnering with AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes to enable bodyshops and insurers to accurately measure and manage the carbon footprint of repairs. The partnership will see AkzoNobel’s product and process […]
WSG enhances Prep4Less with LKQ Euro Car Parts deal
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has announced a new partnership with LKQ Euro Car Parts to enhance enhance its Prep4Less programme. The new partnership will offer dealers wider access to parts, service support, […]
Ben seeks industry support before DIY SOS filming
Automotive industry charity Ben is asking for the sector to support a family who are set to be filmed on DIY SOS in July. Ben is appealing for volunteers and […]
Drivers fined £1m from 36 new yellow box junctions
RAC research has revealed that just 36 newly enforced yellow box junctions cost drivers nearly £1m in fines in 2024. Yellow box junctions are areas marked with yellow criss-cross lines on […]
Autotech Group unveils ‘Navigating Talent Shortages’ guide
Autotech Group has produced a new strategic skills guide to help automotive businesses attract, retain and develop talent. Navigating Talent Shortages: A Guide for Automotive Employers in Today’s Challenging Landscape […]
Brands at TPS partners with six major automotive brands
TPS is partnering with major third party brands to launch Brands at TPS, expanding its parts offering to its largest ever product range. In the initial phase, Brands at TPS […]
TruckEast raises £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Scania dealer TruckEast has raised £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in its biggest fundraiser to date. Twenty five TruckEast colleagues took part in the Norfolk Mighty Hike in May, following […]
Thatcham Research to host Bodyshop Magazine Awards assessments
Thatcham Research has announced its Automotive Academy will host assessments for the Bodyshop Magazine Awards. For the first time the Automotive Academy will host all the practical assessments for the […]
Eight men guilty of stealing personal details of a million drivers
Eight men have been found guilty of stealing personal details of around a million drivers from repairers. The details were accessed and obtained without consent and then sold to claims […]
Vehicle production slumps to record lows – SMMT
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, according to new figures from the SMMT. Car production slumped by 31.5% in the month to […]
Repair Partner Awards winners announced by Enterprise
The winners of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Repair Partner Awards 2025 have been announced at this year’s Enterprise Repair Partner Event. Held at the Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent, the […]