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Value of vehicle manufacturers plunge

More than £100bn was wiped off the combined value of the world’s largest 15 car manufacturers last year. According to The Telegraph, 12 of the largest 15 publicly traded vehicle […]

Axalta and Plenham agree three-year alliance

The worldwide collision repair industry has taken a step forward in thought leadership, knowledge sharing and industry networking as Axalta and Plenham Ltd agree on a multi-year global partnership. The […]

UK engine manufacturing decreases

November has seen a 14.2% decline in UK engine production as manufacturers respond to market changes, according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT.) The research […]

Used car prices average £12,967

The average price of a used car reached a record £12,967 in November according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. The record high was mirrored across the various fuel types […]

SMMT warns of no deal Brexit

‘No deal’ must be taken off the table or risk destroying the automotive industry and the hundreds of thousands of jobs it supports, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

What range anxiety?

Electric cars are close to meeting the range demands of more than one in three motorists, new figures reveal. Research by DrivingElectric.com shows 37% of motorists cite up to 300 miles as […]

UK car production falls 19.6%

British car production fell by 19.6% in November, with 129,030 units manufactured, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a continuation of recent […]

Saint-Gobain acquires Farécla Products

Saint-Gobain has acquired the UK-based company Farécla Products. Founded in 1952, Farécla Products manufactures surface finishing products and solutions for consumer and industrial uses including automotive markets. Farécla Products will […]

Fix Auto Stevenage receives McLaren approval

Fix Auto Stevenage has become the first Fix Auto UK franchisee to receive the manufacturer approval status for McLaren Automotive, enabling the Hertfordshire repair centre to repair McLarens valued at […]

Kia highlights post-autonomous era

Kia Motors will preview a range of new technologies developed for the post-autonomous driving era at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). Kia’s interactive ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit looks […]

EMACS Christmas closure dates

An EMACS representative has summed up its year in the below statement and offered information about its staff and dates over the Christmas period. ‘It’s that time of year again, […]

Use technology to improve customer relationships

Audatex has released a report urging UK bodyshop and repair businesses to use technology to improve customer relationships and future proof sources of repair work. The An Extra Hour in […]