Buzz building for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024
Excitement is growing for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which is set to return for its second edition at the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June 2024. This one-of-a-kind national […]
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Vizion marks 4th year on FT1000 fastest-growing list
The Financial Times has recognised Vizion Network as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for the fourth consecutive year, awarding the repair network its coveted Platinum status. In the eighth edition […]
New car sales hit 20-year high
New car registrations rose 14% last month to make it the best February performance for 20 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported sales of […]
Vella Group joins AkzoNobel sustainability network
The Vella Group has become the first UK business to achieve Level 1 Certification and become an official partner within AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network. AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network supports customers […]
NBRA and School of Thought unveil AWE24
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) has launched the Automotive Work Experience Initiative, in partnership with School of Thought. AWE24 is a work […]
TrustFord opens new Aberdeen dealership
TrustFord has opened a new dealership in Aberdeen, offering both new and used cars and commercial vehicles, as well as aftersales services. The new site, which will be followed next […]
Dan Sutac joins Grove Group to develop northern territory
Grove Group has appointed Dan Sutac as regional development manager for the automotive repair and refinish distributor’s northern territory. Tony Thorpe, Grove’s business development director, said: “During our recruitment process […]
Thatcham selects LexisNexis to deliver risk intelligence to UK insurers
In a major development for the UK insurance industry, the advanced analytics and technology provider LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LRS) has secured a first-of-its-kind strategic relationship with Thatcham Research, the insurer-funded […]
Perfect 10 for Activate Accident Repair
Activate Accident Repair will open a state-of-the-art repair centre in Hampton, Greater London this month. At 18,000 square feet, the Group’s 10th site will create additional repair capacity in the […]
Demand outstripping supply in used car market
The used car market recorded a healthy uptick in demand and sales during February, according to data from Auto Trader. It reported that demand was up eight per cent in […]
Average EV and ICE mileage converging
New data has revealed that average mileages are dropping for both petrol and diesel vehicles. According to cap hpi, which analysed data from around 17.4 million cars from 2014 to […]
ALLDATA adds three VMs to list
ALLDATA Repair has added OEM repair information from Abarth, Chrysler and Tesla to its platform. With these agreements, the number of vehicle manufacturers available from ALLDATA Repair has reached 36, […]