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Production resumes in Czech Republic

ŠKODA has become the latest manufacturer to resume production after announcing its three Czech plants have all reopened. Production shut down on 18 March 2020 to prevent the spread of […]

Bentley supports Cheshire care sector

Bentley is 3D printing more than 30,000 face-shields for the Cheshire care sector, including all care homes, the NHS and other local community services. It is also donating personal protective […]

IAAF welcomes new member

Parker Hannifin has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Supplying parts into the independent aftermarket for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, the engine and mobile filtration solution is represented in […]

FCA resumes production in Italy

FCA has announced production has resumed in Italy, under a range a health and safety measures. More than 6,000 workers have returned at its Sevel plant in Atessa, with limited […]

VW production resumes in Germany

Volkswagen Passenger Cars resumed vehicle production at its Wolfsburg plant today. About 8,000 employees returned to the production halls, with multi-shift operation to get under way again next week. Meanwhile, […]

Axalta supporting facemask manufacture

Axalta has increased the supply of its Voltatex electrical insulating resins that is used in equipment such as ventilator motors and facemasks, which are in high demand by hospitals globally during the […]

Plunkys All Stars charity match postponed

The charity match between Plunkys All Stars and Mercenaries FC scheduled to take next month at Peterborough United’s London Road ground has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. […]

Bridgestone names new vice-president

Bridgestone has appointed Andrea Manenti as vice-president for its north region, encompassing the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes after Bridgestone restructured its consumer and commercial sectors, with Brett Emerson […]

Ongoing supply plans in place

Advantage Parts Solutions has revealed plans to continue supporting vehicle repairers. It has announced a dedicated email service to assist with parts sourcing and procurement for repairers on [email protected], access […]

Hydrogen ‘could revitalise UK economy’

Manufacturing hydrogen vehicles could be crucial in getting the UK economy going again following the coronavirus. That is the view of JCB heir Jo Bamford, who has revealed plans to […]

Collision repair news at your fingertips

With bodyshop magazine going digital-first temporarily starting 1 May, one of the best ways to view the online edition will be on our free and easy-to-use bodyshop magazine app. Search […]

Tractable donates £40k to industry charities

Tractable has donated $50,000 (£40,000) to help two charities working in the collision repair space – Ben in the UK and the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) in the US. “Our […]