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UK commercial vehicle production declined 13.6% in February, with 7,980 vans, trucks and buses manufactured, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned the government’s decision to extend MOTs for six months could have dire consequences for independent garages. It said that more than 80% of […]

Kia has announced that while all its 196 showrooms in the UK have closed, about 40% of workshops are still operating an essential-only service. This temporary arrangement has been made […]

ACIS has delivered a business-as-usual message to its bodyshop customers. CEO Graham O’Neill said ACIS’s shareholder member network has increased stock levels and vital supply chains are continuing to operate […]

Ageas has become “the first UK insurer” to employ artificial intelligence to create end-to-end assessments and estimates of vehicle damage”, it was announced today. Ageas is using an AI solution […]

MG Cannon has announced that all sites, including its Magic sites, have been temporarily closed to ensure compliance with the latest guidance and instruction from the government. In a statement […]

Goodwood has postponed the Festival of Speed in line with advice received from the UK government and the Public Health England. Originally scheduled to take place 9-12 July, Goodwood is […]

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has moved its flagship event – the IBIS Global Summit 2020 – to new dates later in the year to cope with international travel restrictions […]

MG Motor UK is supplying up to 100 fully-electric MG ZS EVs to NHS agencies, free of charge and for six months, to support them during the coronavirus crisis. The […]

Vizion Network has announced a range of measures to help repairers remain operational during the coronavirus pandemic, including parts discounts and quicker payments. It has recognised that government restrictions announced […]

The European new car market fell seven per cent in February, from 1,143,852 units in February 2019 to 1,063,264 last month. This is according to JATO Dynamics data, which also […]

Managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK and Ireland Arnaud Leclerc is being promoted to the position of head of Alfa Romeo, for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Leclerc, who […]