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Drivers warned to check tyre tread

Drivers have been warned that a six-month MOT exemption because of the coronavirus does not affect the law governing the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm. TyreSafe has reminded drivers […]

Supplies to 2,500 repairers ‘remain open’

Advantage Parts Solutions had told the industry it is working as near to “business as usual” as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Darren Clark, the company’s commercial director, said: “Advantage […]

PRA warns of forecourt closures

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has warned that many petrol stations will have to close in the coming weeks, as sales of fuel dry up and their businesses become unviable. […]

Repair industry’s going gong crazy

Due to the coronavirus outbreak affecting every sector in collision repair, bodyshop magazine has decided to postpone the only independent industry awards until later in the year, with the new […]

Cenex speaker submissions now open

Cenex has opened the submission process for parties interested in speaking at its Cenex-LCV2020 event, taking place on 9 and 10 September at Millbrook in Bedfordshire. Interested organisations are invited […]

Cross-industry innovation welcomed

New talent is being encouraged into the industry through Autocar’s Drivers of Change competition, which seeks to identify and promote the best cross-industry talents from three areas: technology, digital and […]

Bodyshop Solutions still fully operational

Bodyshop Solutions has reassured the industry that it is still open and fully operational. It is complying with all the government’s latest advice to ensure staff are observing good hygiene […]

MG extends roadside assistance

MG Motor UK is offering a free-of-charge extension to all qualifying MG Roadside Assistance packages until the end of May, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Owners who took delivery of […]

FTA launches online operator licence training

FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector, has launched an online version of the Operator Licence Awareness Training Course (OLAT) to ensure operators can continue to receive vital compliance […]

Automotive sector leads Ventilator Challenge

The Ventilator Challenge consortium has received official government orders to manufacture more than 10,000 ventilators to help the country fight the coronavirus. The consortium comprises 14 companies include Ford, Rolls-Royce, […]