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Poole makes its marque

Dorset-based Poole Accident Repair has been approved by BMW Group, thereby formally allowing the company to work on the BMW and MINI marques in its workshops. Head of Poole Accident […]

National Windscreens expands ADAS education

National Windscreens has joined forces with two influential industry bodies – the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Thatcham Research. The independently owned repair and replacement automotive glazing […]

Markerstudy’s Holman adopts consultancy role

Markerstudy has advised that with effect from 1 November 2017, Martyn Holman will be stepping down from his role as group commercial director to assume a consultancy role. Martyn was […]

ATEC backs Team BRIT

A Brackley-based automotive business has renewed its support for one of motorsport’s most inspirational racing team. ATEC Autotechnic, which was originally established in Germany, is a leading manufacturer of fluid […]

No sweat for Nissan

Nissan has revealed its prototype sweat-sensing car seat which it claims could help prevent road accidents. According to the BBC, the technology, called Soak, changes colour if perspiration is high […]

Uber’s European boss steps down

Uber’s London-based head of northern Europe affairs is leaving the company. The company says it has nothing to do with London’s recent decision not to renew Uber’s licence. In an […]

Bodyshop ordered to pay $31.5m in damages

A landmark case in America has found a bodyshop liable for carrying out an incorrect repair and ordered it to pay a staggering $31.5m in damages. A jury ruled 10-2 […]

Young drivers facing steepling premiums

Quarterly data released today has revealed that young drivers shouldered hefty car insurance premium increases from July to September 2017. According to UK price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket, young drivers (aged 17-19) on a […]

Revive! appoints regional head

Kelly Blackmore-Lee has joined the Revive! head office team as head of franchise operations South. The move sees Revive! re-structure its business development team to manage the demands of its […]

Industry Insights partners AutoRaise

Industry Insights, the team behind Connected Solutions, has announced that it is now a Bronze Partner to vehicle repair industry charity, AutoRaise. Steve Thompson, managing director, Industry Insights, said, ‘It […]

Bicester Heritage signs off in style

Bicester Heritage opened its gates to the public for the final time on 1 October, with more than 1,000 cars spanning a century of automotive history. The 14th edition followed […]

Nissan and OVO pool knowledge

Nissan and leading UK energy technology company OVO have announced a new collaboration to accelerate the adoption of home battery storage in the UK. The new offering is the first […]