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 […]
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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 […]
Fix Auto Mid Devon takes giant charity strides
The team at Fix Auto Mid Devon has raised more than £3,000 for the British Heart Foundation. Colleagues raised the money by walking a kilometre for each year the 50-years […]
IBIS and Repairify seal new multi-year global partnership
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced that Repairify Inc has confirmed its place as an IBIS Global Partner after committing to a new three-year partnership. Repairify will join […]
Insurers still first call for stranded motorists
Research commissioned by independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that British motorists are most likely to call their insurance provider first following a collision, rather than the police, […]