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Volvo offers glimpse into future
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volvo Cars revealed its new Volvo 360c concept, a holistic view of a future of travel that is autonomous, electric, connected and safe. It could open new growth markets for Volvo Cars, for example in the multi-billion-dollar domestic air travel industry. The basis of the 360c is a fully autonomous, fully [...] -
Cyber attacks on businesses increase
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports show incidents involving computer misuse and malware against businesses have increased. Therefore, with the GDPR legislation now starting to gather momentum it is critical that all businesses comply with the law and protect themselves from the potential of a [...] -
bodyshop Event sponsor interview – Auto Industry Consulting Ltd
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Here we speak to Ben Cardy, commercial director, Auto Industry Consulting Ltd about what he is hoping to gain in the company’s first-time sponsorship of the bodyshop Event & Awards. What are you most looking forward to about the bodyshop Event & Awards as a first-time sponsor? We don’t do [...] -
#BE2018 announces Award evening theme
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
On the evening of the 28 of September, the bodyshop Event & Awards will be encompassing the theme: Moulin Rouge. On the Friday evening guests can expect windmills, elephants, and music – to name just a few things – during the champagne reception, dinner and awards ceremony. During and after the awards, [...] -
Japanese cars remain most dependable
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Japanese cars remain the most dependable, according to the results of the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Four out of the top five most highly ranked vehicles are from a Japanese brand, with the top two, the Toyota Yaris and the Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross, coming joint first, having both received 100% reliability [...] -
Timandra Harkness confirmed for #BE2018
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Timandra Harkness has been confirmed as a speaker at the bodyshop Event & Awards 2018, taking place at Hilton Metropole Birmingham on 27-28 September. Timandra is an accomplished writer, comedian, and broadcaster who has over the years covered a multitude of topics surrounding statistics, mathematics, and [...] -
August sees LCV market growth
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The British light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew in August 2018 according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Just over 16,000 new LCVs were registered in the traditionally small month of August, representing a five per cent increase in demand. Pickups experienced [...] -
Dark web aids identity theft
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A stolen vehicle has been recovered from Brussels after a cross-border investigation involving identity theft on the dark web. Presenting a huge challenge to law enforcement agencies, the dark web is primarily a marketplace for illicit activities where there are no rules or safeguards and almost anything can be [...] -
AutoRaise VDA assessment plan
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
AutoRaise recently brought together twenty key industry stakeholders consisting of repairers, training providers and others within the sector in a workshop to debate and agree content for the vehicle damage assessor assessment plan. Held at the NBRA offices in central London, the workshops were facilitated by [...] -
Beware of social media scams
- 05/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has been made aware of a spate of fraudulent activity, where scammers are advertising bogus vehicle leasing deals on social media and are extracting money from unsuspecting customers. Using social media advertising, including Instagram, the scammers are [...]