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First for Fix in Leeds

Fix Auto UK’s first purpose-built repair centre is on course to be fully operational by November. The multimillion-pound 14,000 sqft repair centre is being developed near Leeds by Sam Smith […]

NBRA welcomes government support

The NBRA has welcomed the new plan to support businesses impacted by Covid-19 and affected by local lockdowns in England. Businesses in England required to close due to local lockdowns […]

Fleets reach strategic crossroads

The coronavirus crisis has pushed fleets to a crossroads in strategy, with most deciding between a stick or twist approach when it comes to electrification. According to FleetCheck, fleets are […]

Industry unites behind ‘no-deal’ warning

The European automotive industry has jointly urged the UK and EU to agree a free trade agreement or risk about €110bn in lost trade in the next five years. Industry […]

Used car volumes rise through August

Used car demand remained strong in August with the average price of a used vehicle sold through BCA more than £8,000 for the third month in a row. Sold volumes […]

Rolls-Royce back to full capacity

Rolls-Royce has announced it has resumed two-shift working at its global centre at Goodwood, with production returning to pre-lockdown levels. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “Returning […]

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 […]