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Vauxhall scrappage scheme hits 20,000

Vauxhall’s £2,000 scrappage scheme has hit the 20,000 customer milestone. Scrappage returned in May this year after running in 2015 and 2016. And it’s not just Vauxhalls, other brands account […]

Auto Windscreens saddle up for Spinal Research

On Saturday 12th August, Shaun Atton, Roger Tacey, Tony Green and Adam Smith from leading automotive glass repair and replacement company, Auto Windscreens donned their cycling gear to take part […]

EMaC training boosting bottom line

Drive Vauxhall has increased sales by 200% in 24 months thanks in large part to its close working relationship with EMaC. EMaC offers comprehensive training covering sales, aftersales and accounts […]

CGON unveils hydrogen solution

British manufacturer CGON has released a revolutionary new range of hydrogen additive products that can reduce engine emissions by up to 80% and offer fuel savings of up to 20%. […]

Teens in need of career guidance

New research commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals disparity between parents and teenagers’ ambitions and a lack of quality careers advice. According to the new research, […]

Technician finalists announced

The finalists for the bodyshop/GT Motive Estimate Technician Awards 2017 have been announced. Those shortlisted following the practical examination at the ITAS Academy in Milton Keynes on Friday 11 August […]

STL continues expansion strategy

A leading spraybooth manufacturer has continued its expansion plans by unveiling rebranded vehicles. STL has recently recruited three new engineers across England and Scotland and announced the appointment of two […]

The cost of summer driving

Most of us know that driving during the summer holidays comes with a certain amount of stress. However, research from AXA Insurance has shown that financial stress can also play […]

Don’t trust your camera

The UK’s biggest road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rush of drivers investing in dash cams may not yield any increase in prosecutions for dangerous driving as […]

Hella hits further growth

HELLA has reported another extremely successful financial year – June 2016 to June 2017 – with new business alliances made, staff growth and a continually strong presence in the industry. […]

Industry unprepared for EVs

The crash repair market needs to dramatically gear up for the growth of electric and hybrid vehicles which will fundamentally change the bodyshop landscape, according to Graham O’Neill, the CEO […]

Parking costs adding up

British workers could be spending over 10% of their annual salary parking their cars near the workplace, according to new research commissioned by The Car People. Based on the average […]