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Auto Windscreens adds ADAS to accreditations

Auto Windscreens has become the first automotive glazing company to add “the provision of static and dynamic Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) windscreen calibrations” to the scope of its ISO […]

Autotech Group creates new quality role

Autotech Group has strengthened its management team by appointing Dominic Hunter to the new role of group quality manager. It says the position of group quality manager will help to […]

Used car market rallies in 2021

The UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]

Fix Auto UK develops Midlands presence

Fix Auto UK has made another major step forward in its bid to ensure the network has complete brand presence throughout the Midlands with the appointment of Four Ways Accident […]

Vella Group celebrates apprenticeship successes

The Vella Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by inviting its current apprentices to share their own success stories. The group employs 35 multi-skill accident repair apprentices and has a […]

Video usage drives automotive retail

Video production in automotive retailing reached record levels in 2021. More than 12.1 million CitNOW videos were created in the year, which represents a 120% growth in the past five […]

Alton Cars repair group acquired in MBO

Alton Cars Accident Repair Group has been acquired in a management buyout (MBO) for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1979, the business has grown to a turnover of £48.5m and […]

Apprentices ‘essential’ in tackling skills shortage

Logistics UK is marking National Apprenticeship Week by urging members to take advantage of the apprenticeship schemes available to future-proof the industry. Alex Veitch, deputy director – public policy at […]

DTC accelerates growth strategy

Southampton-based Direct Tool Company (DTC) has announced significant investment in both personnel and site facilities to support further growth. The investment is part of an ongoing growth strategy that also […]

bodyshop Awards 2021 to be carbon neutral

bodyshop magazine has teamed up with Net Zero consultancy Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR) to make the 2021 edition of the bodyshop Awards fully carbon neutral. The event on 7 April […]

Volvo launches online sales platform

Volvo has launched of the UK’s first online platform for the sale of approved used cars, direct from the manufacturer. Volvo Cars Selekt Direct allows consumers to search for, select […]