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2020 sees the 20th anniversary of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), now firmly established as the world’s leading collision repair conference provider. The past two decades of IBIS were […]

Redde Northgate has confirmed the acquisition of the majority of Nationwide Accident Repair Services sites for an initial £11m plus a further £5m deferred. It will take up to 77 […]

UK new car registrations fell by 5.8% in August. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that just over 87,000 vehicles were registered during what is traditionally […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the government to commit to a long-term plan to promote and support the uptake of electric vehicles. It is calling […]

Groupe PSA is setting up a new joint venture with Total to focus on the development and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries – and reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturers. The new […]

Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index recorded the sharpest monthly price rise ever last month. The index takes data from about 900,000 vehicle sales. It found the average retail price of […]

OEC and Mercedes-Benz Van have enhanced their partnership meaning bodyshops could benefit from greater discounted parts. In March the two companies relaunched Vision, which offers enhanced relationships with OEM suppliers, […]

A new Parking Code of Practice and Framework could be introduced to challenge rogue firms and restore common sense to the way fines are issued. The initiative, which is out […]

Volvo Cars has reported a 7.2% increase in global sales during August, with volumes rising in Europe, China and the US. The company sold 51,239 cars during the month, bringing […]

Cenex has announced that the Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events will be held online this year instead of at Millbrook in Bedfordshire. The events will […]

Although motorists expect Brexit to lead to an increase in car prices, they are not letting that dissuade them from future purchases. This is according to new research of more […]

bodyshop magazine is today introducing a third group of six outstanding winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards. This group of gifted young people showcases what the judges believe […]