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‘Blatant deception’ revealed

A former detective and now managing director of Kent-based Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) has revealed what he considers to be ‘one of most blatant attempted deceptions I’ve seen in […]

ABI announces new board appointment

The Association of British Insurers has announced that Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO UK&I, is joining the board. The ABI board is formed of senior leaders from across the insurance […]

LCV values find their level

BCA has announced that LCV values averaged £9,864 in August, down from the figure of £10,220 reported in July but still ahead of May and June. Performance against guide prices […]

Motofix announces Spies Hecker partnership

Motofix has announced that all nine of its sites across the Home Counties and south west are adopting the Spies Hecker paint systems. This includes its new prestige paint and […]

Bodyshops back new tech to accelerate cycle times

More than half of bodyshops believe artificial intelligence could accelerate the estimating process. According to an Audatex survey of its repairer community, 56% of respondents said AI could improve staff […]

Porsche IPO to fund Volkswagen electric shift

Porsche is expected to be valued at around €75bn when it floats on the Frankfurt stock exchange on 29 September. Parent company Volkswagen will offer 12.5% of Porsche, or 911 […]

IAAF launches new training academy

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training academy to upskill new and existing people working within the automotive aftermarket. From virtual to practical training, the IAAF […]

AB Dynamics launches new ADAS test solution

AB Dynamics and sister company Dynamic Research have launched a new next-generation two-wheeler to support the testing of new active safety systems. Motorcyclists make up 23% of all road traffic […]

Copart kicks off Ben awareness days

Copart has launched a series of Ben Automotive Industry Charity Awareness Days across its sites. The days are intended to offer colleagues an opportunity to speak to members of the […]

Price cap to cut home charging by a third

New analysis from the RAC has revealed that charging an electric vehicle at home will be a third cheaper than it would have been as a result of the government’s […]

Car subscription business reports record growth

AAM Group has reported that it’s car subscription business, Mycardirect, has achieved profitability 18 months ahead of schedule. Established in September 2020, it is now profitable on a monthly basis […]

New fuel cell joint venture created

Daimler Truck and Volvo has formed a joint venture with MAHLE to cooperate in the development of fuel cell technology. The new 50:50 venture, cellcentric, will seek to develop innovative […]