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UK vehicle production fell 17.2% in February to 68,061 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that car production fell […]

Toyota has been identified as the most reliable used car brand in the latest Warrantywise Reliability Index. Based on repair data collected over the past three years, it ranked models […]

White remained the most popular car colour in 2025, according to Axalta’s annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report. The report found that white cars made up 29% of the global car […]

School of Thought has produced a list of practical steps to help bodyshops attract and retain new talent. The guidance has been released amidst growing challenges around recruitment, with the […]

UK drivers have paid an additional £307m in fuel costs since the Iran conflict started, according to the RAC Foundation. Before the war started the average price for petrol in […]

3M has appointed Jason Cagle to help lead its 3M RepairStack Performance Solution programme in the UK and Ireland. Cagle, one of RepairStack’s original architects and integral in its development […]

FMG will continue to provide incident management services to Alphabet after renewing a contract first signed in 2005. As part of the agreement, it will continue to provide 24/7 vehicle […]

UK motorists are being overcharged for routine vehicle repairs by up to 500%, according to an undercover investigation by automotive diagnostics specialist Carly. In a mystery shop investigation, it took […]

The government has unveiled its Road Infrastructure Strategy that will see it invest £27bn into UK roads over the next five years. The funding will enable National Highways to resurface […]

Jens Luehring will become chief executive officer of BASF Coatings following the closing of the transaction between BASF and Carlyle. Dr Uta Holzenkamp will remain in post as president until closing and […]

Estimatics platform GT Motive has confirmed that it will not increase prices during 2026. The company said it is freezing prices at 2025 levels to support customers facing rising repair costs, […]

New analysis by Enterprise Rent-A-Car has revealed that repairers are having to turn away work due a shortage of courtesy cars. Its survey of more than 100 repairers found that […]