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The UK new car market recorded growth for the 22nd month in a row in June as registrations rose 1.7% to 147,678 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

Ashford-based commercial vehicle repair centre CarComm Coachworks has announced it has achieved the new BS10125:2022 standard. The updated standard applies to the entire automotive service, vehicle damage repair process, and specification. It […]

The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled its ‘Make Time for Tyres’ campaign as part of its showcase at this year’s two-day UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which opens at the National […]

Diesel prices in the UK are now more expensive than anywhere else in Europe. According to new data from the RAC, the average price per litre is 155p, which is […]

Steer Automotive Group has today (4 June) announced the strategic acquisitions of Chartwell and M&A Coachworks, two highly respected businesses renowned for their expertise in repairing the world’s leading prestige […]

Gemini Accident Repairs has announced the acquisition of NCR Bodyshops. The strategic deal with the Swindon-based business bolsters Gemini ARC’s presence in the region and increases repair capacity to 1,000 […]

Bodyshop Magazine will be front and centre at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which kicks off tomorrow and runs through Thursday (5-6 June) in Hall 6 of the NEC […]

Research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has found ADAS prevented accidents for 45% of UK van drivers. The research results were taken from a OnePoll survey of 1,000 UK van […]

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice […]

Covid cars, models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications, are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). […]

The National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) has this morning unveiled its new General Election manifesto which sets out how it believes the next government can support the automotive retail industry. […]

The number of electric vehicles stocked by used car dealerships reached a new record high last month. Analysis from digital marketplace Motors found that alternative fuelled cars made up around […]