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Car production ends year on upward trend

UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that production was up 5.7% to 80,091 […]

Manufacturer-refurbished programmes on the cards

New research has found that car buyers would choose manufacturer-refurbished programmes over approved-used programmes. The manufacturer-refurbished programme, already introduced by the likes of Renault and Toyota, involves car maker ‘remanufacturing’ […]

FMG Repair Services bolsters leadership team

FMG Repair Services has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two dedicated operations directors. Paul Wrigglesworth has joined the business in the role of operations director – […]

Christmas rush for LCVs at BCA

BCA has revealed that demand for used LCVs continued to grow through November, with buyers seeking vehicles to service the online shopping and home delivery sector in the run-up to […]

IMI predicts autonomous breakthrough in 2023

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has predicted that 2023 will see great forward strides in both autonomous technology and a focus on diversity in the workforce. It says […]

GT Motive announces 2023 price freeze

GT Motive has announced it is freezing its estimating prices for the whole of 2023. Executive director David Vella said: “It’s been a very successful year for us here at […]

Lynn Calder named new INEOS Automotive CEO

INEOS Automotive has appointed Lynn Calder as CEO. She takes up her new role with immediate effect after six years in the INEOS Group, including multiple CEO roles. Her appointment completes […]

IBIS Middle East 2023 unveils high-level keynote speakers

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced that Dr Jassim Haji, president of International Group of Artificial Intelligence and executive advisor to HH Sheikh Nasser AI Research & Development […]

Stellantis doubles warranty on genuine parts

Stellantis has announced that from next year its Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles brands will all offer a two-year warranty for all genuine parts, accessories and remanufactured parts. Genuine […]