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Sytner Group celebrates EV accreditation

Sytner Group repairers in Slough, West London, Reading, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Bradford Audi have now all secured Electric Vehicle Approved Accreditation. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has been […]

Cazoo secures £465m additional funding

Online car retailer Cazoo has raised $630m (£465m) in additional capital through a shares transaction. The transaction is led by new investor Viking Global Investors, alongside participation from several existing […]

JTAPE names new sales rep

Cheshire-based JTAPE has appointed Mark Whelan as new technical sales representative for the South West and Ireland. Originally trained as an automotive sprayer, Whelan has over 10 years’ sales and […]

Demand rises but handovers stall

New data shows that demand for new and used vehicles surged in January against the same month in 2021, with a 30% increase in enquiries and a 12% leap in […]

IMI warns of missed apprentice opportunities

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released new analysis that paints a worrying picture for apprentice recruitment in the automotive sector. According to the IMI’s recent Automotive Education […]

ClickMechanic enhances aftersales solutions

Online platform for car repairs and services ClickMechanic has announced a partnership agreement with warranty and aftersales product provider The Motoring Organisation (TMO). The partnership will enable ClickMechanic to offer […]

Commitment to apprentices ‘heart-warming’

Apprentice consultancy business ABLE TO: has praised the efforts of the automotive sector to support National Apprenticeship Week through a series of activities. Owner Bob Linwood said: “It’s genuinely heart-warming […]

Auto Windscreens secures Brightside contract

Auto Windscreens has been appointed preferred vehicle glass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration supplier to top 30 UK insurance broker, Brightside. As an integral part of the Markerstudy Broking division, […]

Potholes remain drivers’ deepest concern

Potholes remain the biggest safety concern for UK drivers. New research conducted by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that potholes was a greater concern for […]

Phil Hodkinson joins ACG’s national sales team

Accident Credit Group (ACG), a leading provider of financial solutions within the accident management and repair sectors, has appointed Phil Hodkinson as national sales manager. Pete Bass, sales director at […]

Solera strengthens AI services

Solera Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spireon, one of North America’s largest device-independent telematics and connected vehicle intelligence companies. The acquisition from Greenbriar Equity Fund will further […]

bodyshop Technician of the Year 2021 finalists

bodyshop magazine would like to remind you who the finalists are in our 2021 Powered by Vizion – bodyshop Remit Technician of the Year categories, which will be celebrated during the […]