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#BE2018 announces Award evening theme

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 […]

Japanese cars remain most dependable

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 […]

Timandra Harkness confirmed for #BE2018

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, […]

August sees LCV market growth

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 […]

Dark web aids identity theft

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 […]

AutoRaise VDA assessment plan

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 […]

Beware of social media scams

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 […]

Andrew Page partners with Mintex

Andrew Page has announced a new partnership with Mintex, a braking brand from brake friction manufacturer, TMD Friction. The relationship will see Andrew Page invest in the globally recognised brand, […]

BMW drivers nation’s biggest speeders

BMW drivers are accountable for 37% of the fastest speeds recorded across the country, according to new research by TeamSport Indoor Karting. TeamSport Indoor Karting submitted Freedom of Information requests […]

New car demand rises 23.1%

The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

BVRLA urges MPs to support Bill

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging MPs to support the Civil Liability Bill as it undergoes a second reading in parliament. The bill aims to simplify […]