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BVRLA fleet achieve emissions breakthrough

The BVRLA has found that average CO2 emissions for members’ new car registrations have fallen below 100g/km for the first time ever. This is according to its Quarterly Leasing Survey, […]

EVC sets 100,000 charging point target

EVC has pledged to install 100,000 electric vehicle charge points in the UK by 2026. EVC specialises in residential and commercial charging solutions, and is supported by energy investment group […]

CAPS reports dip in claims after Easter break

The latest collision repair industry report from The CAPS Consortium, covering unique claims and supply chain transmissions for the week ending 10 April, shows both have dipped 3% since the […]

Spring in the step for dealers

Growing demand in March has surged at the start of April, with early data suggesting this month could provide a significant step forward in terms of sales. According to Auto […]

Dealers facing £3m fuel bill

Dealers could be facing an annual fuel bill of nearly £3m by the end of 2021 for not providing like-for-like EV courtesy cars or replacement vehicles. The analysis by AX […]

Autotech appoints The Garage Inspector

Autotech Group has appointed The Garage Inspector, Andy Savva, as a non-executive director of Autotech Academy. He will drive awareness of the academy, which has been set up to provide […]

Driving skills days back on the agenda

IAM RoadSmart has announced its advanced driving Skills Days will return from the summer. The days allow drivers and motorcyclists to learn handling skills from qualified instructors while driving their […]

New supply network launched to market

Grove Group and Fleet Factors have teamed up to create Amicus, a new national distribution network committed to serving the vehicle repair sector with supply of refinish materials and consumables. […]

The Interview: Sunny Yip

bodyshop magazine catches up with Sunny Yip, the renowned Manchester-born painter who owns and operates Auto Spray in Darwen, Lancashire. Here, the 45-year-old “entrepreneur, repair technician and product tester” talks […]

SsangYong expands network

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Normandy Garage in Guildford as the latest addition to its expanding dealer portfolio. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are thrilled […]

BCF’s Bowtell secures global position

Chief executive of the British Coatings Federation Tom Bowtell has been elected vice-president of the World Coatings Council. The council, which provides a forum for exchange and co-operation on major […]

AW installs Sikkens system

AW Repair Group has installed AkzoNobel’s Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system across its group. The eco-friendly system will also help the group deliver on its commitment to the PAS2060 carbon […]