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Association gets new impetus

The RMI has unveiled the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the UK’s trade association for vehicle body repair sector – formally known as RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA). Jason Moseley, […]

Aston Martin present at GALM

The sixth Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Conference will feature a case study on novel lightweighting solutions applied across Aston Martin’s new DB11. Taking place on 25-27 April, the event returns […]

Video footage saves insurer £16,000

Video footage has saved an insurer over £16,000 after a motorist jumped a red light and crashed into a fleet driver. Markerstudy escaped paying more than £16,000 after its policyholder […]

Reports abound on paint moves

PPG is preparing another bid for AkzoNobel after its first attempt failed earlier in March, according to Bloomberg. AkzoNobel previously rejected a $22.1bn takeover proposal from PPG, saying the offer […]

‘Cartels are both harmful and illegal’

Whistleblowers are being offered up to £100,000, as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launches its first-ever advertising campaign to crack down on cartels. The CMA is targeting illegal cartels […]

Double digit hike in motor expenses

New research by automotive data experts hpi reveals the cost of motoring has leapt by more than 10% in the last year. The study examines a range of factors from […]

SEAT extends four-day testing

SEAT has announced plans to expand its four-day test drive initiative to cover its entire range. Test drives of up to four days will be available via all SEAT dealers […]

Training academy renews CII accrediation

Covéa Insurance’s Broker Training Academy has renewed its accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), meaning brokers can claim extra credits from their participation. The insurer’s full range of broker […]

BoE predicts motor insurance shrinkage

The Bank of England (BoE) has predicted a constriction in the UK motor insurance market by 21-41% in the next 20 years. It says the emergence of autonomous vehicles will […]

ABI warns of three-pronged increases

The change in the discount rate comes into force today. It was announced by the government last month that the discount rate would be cut from 2.5% to -0.75%, a […]

A fiasco, unfair and absurd

The Road Haulage Association says it’s horrified by proposals from Transport for London (TfL) that could ban half of the existing HGVs from London from 2020. TfL proposals were announced […]

Five star recruitment at MG Cannon

MG Cannon has supported its accelerated growth with five new appointments. Juliet Harris has joined as group marketing coordinator. She will be based in the company’s Westbury office and will […]