Aviva completes DLG takeover in £3.7bn deal
UK motor insurer Aviva has announced it has agreed a DLG takeover in a deal valued at about £3.7bn. The move will create a combined group with about 14% of […]
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Honda and Nissan announce merger plans
Japanese companies Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge in a move which will create the world’s third largest vehicle manufacturer. Mitsubishi, which is part of the Nissan alliance, […]
TrustFord Carlisle raises £2k for children’s hospice
TrustFord Carlisle is helping a children’s hospice celebrate Christmas after raising more than £2,000. The dealership has announced it has raised 2,050 for Cumbrian Children’s Hospice Jigsaw, which provides care […]
UK commercial vehicle output falls in November
UK commercial vehicle output fell by 4.1% in November to 12,749 units, according to figures released by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, this compares to a bumper […]
EV charging costs cheaper than petrol – AA
A new report from The AA has revealed that electric vehicle charging prices remained static from October to November, while fuel prices were up 1.5%. Its EV Recharge Report found […]
More than half of roadside breakdowns preventable – GEM
Research from GEM Motoring Assist has revealed that more than half of roadside breakdowns would not take place if the vehicle had been recently serviced. It found that simple steps […]
Oodle Car Finance adopts iVendi technology
Oodle Car Finance has announced it is partnering with automotive tech company iVendi to support further growth. The company, which works with over 500 dealers in the UK and has […]
Save the date for Bodyshop Awards 2025 and 30 Under 30
Bodyshop Magazine has today confirmed that the 29th edition of its hugely popular Bodyshop Awards 2025 will be held at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham on 20-21 October 2025. The […]
Industry mourns loss of ‘pioneer and friend’ Steve Butler
The collision repair industry is mourning the sad loss of Steve Butler, one of its most respected and pioneering champions. Steve passed away on 5 December at the age of […]
Auto Windscreens enjoys a year to remember
Auto Windscreens has had a very busy 12 months. The company has introduced 23 service centre managers and supervisors and opened 23 “Service Centres of the Future” as part of […]
TPS looks ahead following year of ‘successes’
TPS has reported a strong performance through 2024 which saw it extend its customer offers, expand its Quantum Consumables range and supercharge its delivery fleet. On the back of customer […]
Government to tackle UK potholes crisis with £1.6bn funding
The government has announced it is aims to repair seven million potholes in the UK with an investment of £1.6bn. This is an increase of nearly 50% on last year’s […]