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The Interview: Dave Reece

Bodyshop editor Simon Wait speaks to Dave Reece, the co-founder of School of Thought, about his hopes for the future of the project and for the entire automotive industry. Please […]

SYNETIQ signs green parts supply deal

SYNETIQ has announced a new green parts partnership with Zurich Insurance to help it eliminate the CO2 emissions created by the manufacture of new items. Through the supply of green parts, […]

New platform to keep wheels on track

TyreWatch has introduced a unique tyre management platform with a range of monitoring systems which enables fleet managers to reduce running costs and increase safety. AutoAlign is a dynamic vehicle […]

Stellantis expands LCV training programme

Stellantis is expanding its new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Training Programme. The programme is available to Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën retailers and has already had 99 master and consultant technicians […]

Charging costs diluting EV fleet benefits

Employers need to provide charging guidance to employees taking delivery of their first electric company car. According to FleetCheck, many employers leave drivers to their own devices when using public […]

Repair market tipped to reach $219bn

The global automotive collision repair market is expected to reach $219.6bn by 2026, according to a new report. Published by Polaris Market Research, the report, Automotive Collision Repair Market Size, […]

SsangYong network expands further

SsangYong has announced Pershore-based PJ Nicholls located as the latest addition to its increasing dealer network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are so very pleased […]

AFV demand softens the bump of sales slowdown

UK new car registrations fell 22% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – although demand for the latest battery electric […]

LCV market thriving post-pandemic

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw its second best August on record with 20,582 registrations. According to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

Used car prices still climbing

cap hpi has found that used car values are continuing their unparalleled shift upwards. It’s daily produced Live trade values reported an overall increase of 3.7% at the three-year point […]

MG Motor dips toe in Bath

MG Motor has added a new franchise operator in Bath. Bath MG is part of the HSH Motor Group, an independent and family-owned dealer group based in the south west […]

Raw material prices escalate

Global supply and demands issues are causing prices of raw materials such as stainless steel and aluminium soar. This is according to BM Catalysts, UK manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs […]