NBRA: premium hikes were inevitable
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has said the 21% annual rise in motor insurance premiums is not surprising. Board member Wayne Mason-Drust said: “For almost a decade, the cost […]
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Ford promotes Brankin to dual role
Ford Britain & Ireland managing director Lisa Brankin has taken on the additional role of chairing Ford’s UK operations. She succeeds Tim Slatter, who has been promoted to a global US-based […]
Copart announces new Staffordshire site
Copart UK has opened a 10-acre site in Staffordshire, boosting its vehicle storage capacity in the West Midlands by 15%. This site will provide the company with storage for an […]
BMW trials first hydrogen model
BMW is piloting a fleet of nearly 100 hydrogen vehicles. The BMW iX5 has been in development for four years but is now being deployed internationally for trial purposes. The […]
NBRA names Martyn Rowley as new director
Martyn Rowley has been named as the new director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA). Rowley brings with him extensive experience having previously held the position of business development […]
Kia tops list of used car searches
A recent study has revealed that the Kia Sportage is the UK’s most searched-for used car. The study was conducted by car finance refund experts Undisclosed.co.uk, which evaluated the number […]
Finalists qualify for Ezi Methods Golf Challenge
A foursome headed by Fix Auto Birmingham East owner Ben Healey triumphed against a field of 36 golfers at the second annual Fix Auto UK golf competition at The Belfy […]
Mirka announces NBRA membership
Mirka (UK) has announced that is has become a supplier member of the NBRA. The move is intended to maximise the opportunities to engage and network with the repair industry […]
Bodyshop reveals all finalists for Bodyshop Awards 2023
Bodyshop Magazine has today unveiled all of the remaining finalists for the Bodyshop Awards 2023. With well over 300 submissions this year, it has been a difficult job for our independent judging panel […]
Premiums soar to record high
The Association of British Insurers has reported that average comprehensive motor premiums have risen to record highs. Its premium tracker analysis 28 million motor insurance policies in the UK and […]
TCH Leasing expands AX partnership
TCH Leasing is adopting the incident and claims management solution Motor Assist from AX. The technology will enable the family-owned leasing specialist to deliver a more streamlined and efficient service […]
IMI annual report reveals industry challenges
The annual Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Baseline Report has revealed that the number of businesses and job roles in the automotive industry has fallen, but vacancies have risen […]
