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Selsia announces CAPS Connected portal upgrade

Selsia has unveiled a new and improved CAPS Connected repair management portal. Selsia Central, which connects all stakeholders in the repair process, has been upgraded with a new appearance and […]

Steve Meadowcroft completes Macmillan challenge

Primrose Radar Calibration managing director Steve Meadowcroft has completed Ironman Bolton to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The challenge included a 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride […]

Average used LCV prices stabilise at BCA

Average used LCV prices held firm at BCA in May, falling just £38 (0.5%) month-on-month to £8,077. However, this remains £104 higher than the same month in 2025, while across […]

Fix Auto Slough secures Tesla approval

Fix Auto Slough has secured Tesla approval after sustained investment in electric vehicle repair technology. It becomes the fourth bodyshop in the network to become an approved Tesla repairer after […]

Fraudsters turn to AI to fake motor claims

Aviva detected fraudulent claims valued at £233m last year, with motor claims accounting for more than 70% of them. Meanwhile, the value of fraudulent motor claims uncovered rose by 39%. […]

Technical skills dominate automotive vacancies

Automotive vacancies fell by 28% year-on-year to around 13,000 positions, according to the latest Motor Trade Vacancy Tracker. However, closer analysis of the data reveals that while recruitment for some […]

AI safety cameras ramp up pressure on fleets

Fleets have been urged to remind drivers to beware of the growing use of AI safety cameras. This comes after one camera in Sussex caught 2,200 drivers using their mobile […]

Lewis Wykes appointed to drive First Line sales

Aftermarket supplier First Line has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Lewis Wykes as UK sales manager. He joins with 22 years of automotive aftermarket experience, having developed […]