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New laws set for UK roads

Regarding mobile phone usage, the new laws have been updated to ensure that using a phone behind the wheel is met with a greater fine of £200 and a possible […]

EMaC names new sales director

EMaC has promoted Mike Foster to the role of national sales director. He joined the company in 2008 as a sales development manager, advancing progressively through the sales department to […]

EV training reaches record levels

The Institute of Motor Industry has revealed that more technicians than ever before underwent EV skills training in the first half of 2022. It found that record numbers secured an […]

Fix Auto and Morelli agree new supplier deal

Fix Auto UK has named industry distributor Morelli as a ‘preferred supplier’. Managing director Ian Pugh and Morelli’s national sales director Ruth Moring-Beale officially cemented the relationship with a contract […]

Ben backs World Suicide Prevention Day

Automotive charity Ben has pledged support for World Suicide Prevention Day, which will take place on 10 September. The day is driven by the World Health Organisation and supported by […]

NBRA welcomes government support

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has welcomed the government’s announcement this week that it will put a cap on energy costs for businesses for the next six months. Executive […]

bodyshop’s 2022 Technician of the Year finalists

bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce our 2022 Powered by Vizion – bodyshop Remit Panel and Paint Technician of the Year finalists, who will be celebrated when the winners are announced at […]

IMI names new policy manager

Hayley Pells has been appointed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) into the new role as policy manager. With a clear focus on ensuring that the IMI’s voice […]

Cazoo to close European operations

Online car retailer Cazoo has announced it will withdraw from the continent of Europe and focus exclusively on its UK operations. This follows a strategic review of its EU business, […]

Car finance market suffers summer slowdown

Consumer car finance new business volumes fell by three per cent in July 2022 compared with the same month in 2021, according to the Finance & Leasing Association. However, the […]

Workers priced out of commute by fuel costs

New research has revealed that a third of drivers won’t be able to afford their commute if fuel prices continue to rise. As the cost-of-living intensifies, a new study by […]