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Toyota introduces remote assessment technology

Toyota GB has announced that its Toyota and Lexus approved networks will be encouraged to use Audatex’s bodyshop image capture technology. Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture allows users to interact with […]

Fix Auto announces new partnership

Fix Auto UK has announced a new partnership with national distribution network Amicus. The new organisation aims to bring together repair and refinish supplies through multiple organisations and form a […]

SYNETIQ creates dedicated green parts role

SYNETIQ has announced the appointment of Neale Laker as green parts director. He will be responsible for all parts sales and each of SYNETIQs parts retail channels – from items […]

Cazoo reaches sales landmark

Cazoo has sold its 25,000th car since its launch less than 18 months ago. The online retailer, which is planning to launch in Germany and France this year, owns and […]

Aftermarket Pulse speeding up

A new report published by GiPA has examined the impact of Covid-19 on the UK Aftermarket. The quarterly aftermarket activity report, below, called Aftermarket Pulse will assess the state of […]

Vauxhall Zafira tops accident list

The Vauxhall Zafira has topped the list of car models involved in an accident between 2015 and 2019. Of the total number of accidents per 10,000 models on the road, […]

MOTs up by 160% in April

MOT bookings were up 160% in April compared to the same month last year, according to data released by BookMyGarage. Its figures suggest a better than expected recovery has been […]

New research underscores skills crisis

A new report by north east recruiters Ingenia has underlined the extent of the skills crisis within the industry. It has described the crisis as “critical” and says a lack […]

Smart phones key to the future?

New research has found that three quarters of car buyers intend to use their phone as a digital key. According to a survey of more than 1,300 people carried out […]

Automechanika Frankfurt 2021 goes ‘hybrid’

Automechanika Frankfurt will take place as a “hybrid” event for the first time, from 14 to 16 September 2021. The event will see a physical, in-person offering run alongside digital […]

AutoRaise renews ECA partnership

AutoRaise has renewed their partnership with ECA Business Energy, which is supporting bodyshops achieve the PAS2060 standard. Steve Silverwood, managing director of ECA Business Energy, said: “We are delighted to […]