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Bodyshops could feel pinch of rising paint costs

Paint companies are facing a sharp rise in prices for raw materials due to a shortage in supply. According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), further sharp increases are likely […]

Premiums plummet during Covid crisis

Car insurance has fallen 8.4% in the last year, with the average policy now £779 a year. According to data released by Consumer Intelligence, those aged between 25 and 49 […]

MG Motor celebrates record results

MG Motor has sold more cars up to June 2021 than it did throughout all of 2019. This represents a 76.3% year-on-year growth in the UK in the first half […]

NBRA launches RIR for bodyshops

The NBRA has created the Repair Industry Requirements (RIR) to support the Insurance Industry Regulations, which ensures ADAS repairs are carried out according to vehicle manufacturer specifications. The RIR includes […]

Growing shift to online purchasing

Nearly a third of motorists would now be prepared to research and purchase a new car online. According to a survey carried out by YesAuto, 30% would be happy to […]

DM Keith expands in Yorkshire

DM Keith has acquired the Ringways Motor Group. With the acquisition DM Keith now represents six brands, with 13 showrooms and two accident repair centres across 10 Yorkshire and Lincolnshire […]

Siemens supports Riversimple’s green factory

Riversimple’s ambition to build the world’s most sustainable car factory in Wales has been boosted the support of Siemens. Riversimple hopes to manufacture up to 5,000 Rasa hydrogen electric vehicles […]

RHCV expands service with sixth site

RH Commercial Vehicles has launched its new site in Newark. The 20,000 sqft site features a new 8,000 sqft workshop with three high bays, as well as sales support for […]

Allianz develops digital portfolio

Allianz Group is investing further in digital business models by announcing it will become the insurance partner of heycar for the next five years. Heycar, owned by Mobility Trader Holding, […]

Axalta to acquire U-POL

Axalta will acquire U-POL from Graphite Capital Management and other holders for £428m. The acquisition is expected to finalise in the second half of the year and result in operating […]

SsangYong welcomes new franchisee

SsangYong Motors has welcomed Bicester Motor Company to the franchise. Traditionally a Ford dealer, Bicester Motor Company is a family-run business headed by father and son duo Mike and Ian […]