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Japan trade deal a ‘significant milestone’

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has welcomed the announcement of a trade deal between the UK and Japan. The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in […]

Meet our final 30 under 30 winners for 2020

bodyshop magazine is delighted to introduce our final group of six outstanding winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards: Henry Angus | MET technician | Solus ARC Park Royal […]

AW Repair strengthens ties with LV= GI

AW Repair Group has announced further strengthening of its relationship with Liverpool Victoria General Insurance (LV= GI). The group’s ninth site at Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds, was confirmed a […]

Fix enters state of Grace

Fix Auto UK has appointed Grace Weddell as its new communications manager. One of her key roles will be to provide the network’s franchisee partners with direct brand and communications […]

IBISConnect goes from strength to strength

IBISConnect Latin America – the second in the new series of innovative simulcasts from the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) – has been hailed an immense success by delegates and […]

NFDA addresses key EV issues

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) EV group has met to discuss regulatory changes, the 2035 ban of the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, and CO2 regulations after […]

Industry warned of the rise of fake parts

Covid-19 could result in more counterfeit parts entering the UK automotive market. This is according to a report published by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The 120-page Annual IP […]

Transport secretary to address BVRLA members

Transport secretary Grant Shapps will address BVRLA members at the Fleets in Charge event next month. He will recognise the role members have played in helping the UK towards its […]

Most remarkable market ‘in living memory’

Car buyers have been selecting more expensive models since the end of lockdown in June. According to research from BuyaCar, the trend to splash out more on brands such as […]

‘Stay connected’ message for NARS staff

Like everyone in the collision repair industry, we at bodyshop magazine have been alarmed by the closure of 25 Nationwide Accident Repair Service bodyshops resulting in 540 men and women […]

Tesla share prices tumble

Tesla’s share price has dropped by a third since the start of the week, with the company losing about a fifth of its value on Tuesday alone. This has partly […]

AutoRaise supports redundant Nationwide apprentices

AutoRaise is helping any apprentices that have been made redundant from Nationwide Accident Repair Centres to find new employment. Nationwide was rescued from administration by Redde Northgate, which has agreed […]