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India surges up global car market

India replaced Germany as the world’s fourth largest car market last year, but global sales fell for the first time since 2009. European, Chinese and US markets stalled during the […]

ECP backs MOT recall tests

Euro Car Parts has supported industry calls to make outstanding recalls a part of the annual MOT test, claiming independent repairers have ‘an enormous role to play’ in improving driver […]

Vizion for the future

March dates for Vizion Engage Repairer Days have now been released. Dates in January and February were fully booked within days, with the first events were hailed as a huge […]

Perfect 10 for Fix Auto Buckingham

Fix Auto Buckingham owner Richard Taylor has received a commemorative plaque from Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh to mark 10 years in the network. Richard said, ‘It’s hard to believe […]

ABI offers clarity on self-driving

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said that drivers must not be held liable if software in autonomous cars fail. It’s added that manufacturers must not be allowed to […]

ECEA urges support for safety legislation

Ahead of tomorrow’s key European Parliament vote on the update of the General Safety Regulation, which governs the safety systems to be included in new vehicle types, the European Automobile […]

Peugeot announces electric branding

Peugeot has announced a new brand signature to accompany its transition towards electrification. Adapted from the brand’s ‘MOTION & EMOTION’ signature introduced in 2010, ‘MOTION & e-MOTION’ signals the start […]

Ben responds to Honda bombshell

bodyshop charity partner Ben has reacted to the news that Honda will close its Swindon plant by reiterating that support is available for those in the automotive industry. Carol Keller, […]

Extend hours or lose customers

New research has emphasised the need for after-hours repair services, with nearly one in five collisions taking place during the rush hour. The data also predicts a surge in demand […]

Mercedes-Benz winners revealed

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has named Western Automobile Company as Retailer of the Year at the annual Mercedes-Benz Retailer Awards. Western Automobile Company, which has two sites in Edinburgh and one […]

Honda to close Swindon plant

Honda has confirmed it will close its manufacturing plant in Swindon in 2022, costing up to 3,500 jobs. No job losses are expected before 2021 at the plant, which produced […]

No-deal contingency plans in place

Paint and dry goods manufacturers are preparing for a no-deal Brexit with a mixture of contingency plans, according to a leading UK distributor to the accident repair market. Graham O’Neill, […]