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Groupe PSA is planning a timetable for the gradual resumption of work, after devising a range of coronavirus safety measures which it believes goes beyond the recommended steps. As examples, […]

Kia Motors has announced that Ho-sung Song, head of global operations division, has been promoted to president. He will spearhead the advancement of “Plan S”, the company’s mid- to long-term […]

Vella Group executive chairman and Lancashire native Karl Vella, 60, shares some of the wisdom he has gleaned during his 40-plus years working in collision repair. Tells us about your […]

There is still time to enter the bodyshop Live! 2020 awards and 30 under 30: rising stars, but not a lot of it – the nominations window for both initiatives will […]

British car manufacturing fell 0.8% in February, but the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned of a far more drastic decline to come. It found that some […]

The Parts Alliance has confirmed that its branch network will continue to offer trade deliveries, adding that there are no significant shortages of products emerging within the supply chain. Neil […]

SYNETIQ has reported a record number of vehicle uplifts from the police this week. It received more than 500 vehicles in just two days as the police, like other sectors, […]

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 […]