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Amazon targets business supply chain

The BBC reports that Amazon is targeting companies with a new service selling business supplies, such as laptops, power tools and cleaning products. Called Amazon Business, the online marketplace offers […]

Public given driverless taster

Around 100 members of the public will get a taste of a driverless future with the first extended trial of driverless shuttle bus in Greenwich, London. The autonomous vehicle, which […]

Auto-Motivate offers free taster

Mindset performance training is now available specifically to the bodyshop industry via Auto-Motivate with a free taster session on offer. Auto-Motivate, the brainchild of managing director, Mike Monaghan is designed […]

Fix Auto moves into glass

Fix Auto World has agreed to purchase the assets of 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore Group. Through the acquisition, Fix Auto World will purchase […]

Young seek cheaper solution

New research from Gocompare.com Car Insurance has revealed that the cost of getting a young driver on the road has fallen by 11% to £5,733, compared to £6,455 last year. […]

Tesla out-values Ford

Tesla’s market value overtook Ford yesterday after shares in the electric car maker added more than seven per cent to its portfolio. According to the BBC, at the close of […]

Mirka gets clever approval

Mirka UK has been appointed as a supply partner to the VW Group Clever Repair Programme. The deal will see Mirka provide refinish abrasives, tooling and workshop equipment to sites […]

Fix Auto signs racing star

Fix Auto UK has signed a new sponsorship deal with one of the country’s most exciting young racing drivers. The network will officially partner teenager, Jac Constable during his maiden […]

IFB opens up membership

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has, for the first time, opened up its membership to the insurance industry supply chain, including defendant solicitors, investigators, loss adjustors and third-party administrators. Following […]

MOT analysis highlights failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults are the main reason for first time MOT failures according to MyCarNeedsA.com. The MOT price comparison site analysed a total of 29,640,484 MOT records […]

Thatcham returns with focus

Thatcham Research’s Repair Focus event makes a return this year on Tuesday 6 June. Designed to provide the repair industry with the tools and knowledge required to cope with the […]

Countdown is on for marathon

The Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 takes place on 23 April and individuals within the UK’s accident repair industry are gearing up for the big day. David Sargeant, managing director […]