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NBRA announces Stellantis membership

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that the Stellantis accident repair network has joined as members. The Stellantis repair programme in the UK represents nine of its 14 […]

Autoglass continues expansion with 12 new branches

Autoglass has opened 12 new branches in 2024 to accommodate increasing demand for (ADAS) recalibration services. This includes two new branches opened last month in Nelson (Lancashire), and Kendal (Cumbria), […]

RHA calls for government support

The Road Haulage Association is urging the new government to support the commercial vehicle sector with a number of new policies. It has called for a freeze on fuel duty, […]

Police crack down on unsafe vehicles

A road safety initiative led by the DVSA and Health and Safety Executive has seen 45 commercial vehicles taken off roads in North Yorkshire for being unsafe. Local police officers […]

UK van mileage surges by 8%

New data from the Department for Transport has revealed that van mileage on UK roads has risen by 8% since the start of the pandemic. It found that light commercial […]

Double celebration for Fix Auto Coalville bodyshop

Fix Auto Coalville has cause to celebrate after the Leicestershire business surpassed its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of service to the vehicle repair sector. Founded by Roger Billett […]

Renault names Adam Wood as new UK MD

Renault UK has appointed Adam Wood as managing director, Renault brand UK and Country Head Renault Group UK. He takes over from Guillaume Sicard, who has been named VP Renault […]

CV production plummets nearly 60% in May

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that production plummeted […]

LKQ Academy

LKQ launches first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition

LKQ Academy has launched a first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition introducing 12 new courses designed to upskill bodyshop professionals. The new bodyshop-dedicated training prospectus caters for all abilities. Courses start from […]

EV test drive initiative aims to boost flagging demand

Accident management specialist AX is launching a unique EV test drive initiative to help boost flagging demand for electric vehicles and support the sustainability objectives of insurers, retailers and manufacturers. […]