Gordon Murray Group names new CFO
The Gordon Murray Group has appointed Ian Palmer as its new chief financial officer, replacing Philip Lee who has recently taken the role of CEO at Gordon Murray Automotive. Palmer […]
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Autoglass initiates sustainability initiatives
Autoglass has implemented a series of sustainability initiatives this year aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. This year’s COP26 climate summit called upon fleet-owning businesses to commit to achieving a […]
EV grants slashed by government
The government has slashed grants for electric cars and vans, meaning only about 20 EVs are still eligible. The announcement means that grants for EVs have been reduced from a […]
Drivers favour further hydrogen investment
Following the UK government’s recent announcement of incentives to boost production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, a Venson Automotive Solutions survey has shown that drivers want manufacturers to dramatically increase […]
Cazoo Data Services launches new service plan
Cazoo has partnered with WhoCanFixMyCar.com to launch two- and three-year CazooCare servicing and MOT plans for its UK customers at point of purchase. A CazooCare service plan provides cover for […]
Car rental market surges
Volkswagen Financial Services UK has reported that the rental car market has soared ahead of Christmas. It saw a 144% rise in Rent-a-Car bookings in November compared to the same […]
IMI launches EV skills campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a campaign to ensure those with IMI EV skills have the proper recognition. The IMI is urging all technicians who have […]
Tailgating remains prevalent safety risk
New research has found that more than 13 million drivers have tailgated at some point. This is despite the fact that almost all drivers (86%) strongly or somewhat agree that […]
Covéa secures ICS hat-trick
Covéa Insurance has become the first and only member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to hold three simultaneous ServiceMark Accreditations with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation the […]
IGA makes £20k Ben donation
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has made a donation of £20,000 to automotive charity Ben on behalf of its members, to help the charity provide vital support to people in […]
bodyshop Awards postponed to April 2022
It is with a heavy heart that the bodyshop magazine team has taken the decision to postpone the bodyshop Awards 2021 from Friday, 17 December to Thursday, 7 April 2022. […]
IMI calls for new focus on skills
The IMI has urged the automotive industry to focus on training and recruitment in 2022 in a bid to make up the ground lost during the pandemic. Steve Nash, CEO, […]