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Euro NCAP releases safety results

The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as […]

Used car market shows signs of settling

The used car market has made a steady but unspectacular start to the New Year, according to BCA’s latest data. External economic pressures and the cost-of-living squeeze are affecting consumer […]

YouGov poll emphasises EV appetite

A survey of 2,000 motorists by Bridgestone has confirmed that UK consumers are beginning to accelerate towards electric vehicle travel, with 67% preparing to ditch their petrol and diesel cars […]

bodyshop to host UKGBE2022 launch party

bodyshop magazine is inviting the UK collision repair industry to join us at a brand-new networking occasion on 7 June to kick-off the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which […]

School of Thought partners Career Expo

The British Motor Show and Automotive Career Expo is taking place in Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 18-21 August. Now partnered by The School of Thought, the Automotive Career Expo […]

Copart unveils new green offices

Copart UK has opened a new eco-friendly office building in Bristol as part of its ongoing Plan-Net-Zero sustainability commitment. As part of a programme to upgrade and replace offices at […]

Bodyshop Awards 2021: 30 under 30 winners

Bodyshop magazine has announced the winners of our 30 under 30: rising stars for 2021. The 30 talented young winners embody what is best about collision repair and they represent […]

TrustFord supports Prince of Wales Hospice

TrustFord has provided The Prince of Wales Hospice with a Ford Transit Courier for them to use for their important work for the next two years. The funding of the […]

Aston Martin names new China head

Aston Martin Lagonda has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of automotive sales, marketing and network development executive Freda Wang as the company’s new regional president, Greater China. She joins […]

EV demand triples according to fresh data

Annual EV sales almost tripled according to new data released by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS). It found that annual finance cases for battery electric vehicles (BEV) surged 160% from […]

Drivers reject ‘pay as you drive’ scheme

MPs on the Transport Committee are urging the government to consider introducing a pay-as-you-drive scheme using telematics technology. However, according to research by Venson Automotive Solutions, this proposal does not […]

Charity football match on fundraising target

Plunkys All Stars has nearly reached 50% of its fundraising target of £16,000 for Brain Tumour Research. Thanks to the continued support of the industry, £7,810 has so far been […]