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SUMMARY:Ben Ball 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ben Ball is returning to the heart of Mayfair in December 2025 with a fresh new look and feel reflecting the iconic new venue and Ben’s future vision. The automotive charity is now inviting the automotive family to book early for Ben Ball 2025 (supported by AutoTrader)\, its exclusive black-tie event which will take place at the luxury five-star London Hilton Park Lane on 10 December.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ben-ball-2025/
LOCATION:London Hilton on Park Lane\, 22 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Dubai 2025 (UAE)
DESCRIPTION:The largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MEA region\, Automechanika Dubai will transform the Dubai World Trade Centre into a global meeting point for industry leaders\, innovators\, and professionals driving the future of automotive. The three-day event will be a hub for networking\, learning\, and partnerships\, creating opportunities for business growth.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-dubai-2025-uae/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Road\, Dubai\, Trade Centre 2\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:IBIS@ Automechanika Dubai
DESCRIPTION:IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Automechanika Dubai\, the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MENA region.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibis-automechanika-dubai/
LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Road\, Dubai\, Trade Centre 2\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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SUMMARY:School of Thought Automotive Careers Fair
DESCRIPTION:School of Thought will host an Automotive Careers Fair at Eyebox Training & Conference Centre in Coventry in December. Working with the Warwickshire Skills Hub\, School of Thought and Eyebox will promote the industry to year 10 and year 11 pupils. More than 50 young people from local schools are expected to attend the event\, which will showcase the cutting-edge innovations and varied career opportunities available in the automotive aftermarket.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/school-of-thought-automotive-careers-fair/
LOCATION:Eyebox Training and Conference Centre\, Spires Industrial Estate\, Ibstock Road\, Longford\, Coventry\, CV6 6JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:IAAF Annual Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation Annual Awards Dinner will take place on 4 December in Milton Keynes. The event includes the “Pride of Aftermarket Awards”\, which recognise outstanding people\, products\, and businesses\, and will feature comedian Ed Byrne as the after-dinner entertainment. The day will also include the IAAF Conference.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/iaaf-annual-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton (Milton Keynes)\, Stadium Way West\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T233000
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SUMMARY:Insurance Times Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Insurance Times Awards celebrate excellence\, impact\, and innovation across the UK general insurance industry. They recognise the outstanding achievements of professionals and companies across the sector. This year\, 32 award categories will spread across three key groups – broker\, insurer/MGA\, and general.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/insurance-times-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS & 30 UNDER 30 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for the Bodyshop Awards 2026 and 30 Under 30 opened on 1 December 2025 and will remain open for four months until midnight on 31 March 2026. Both competitions are completely free to enter and are judged by an independent panel of collision repair experts. The prize-giving ceremony for both competitions will take place during the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2026 on 14-15 October at The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-30-under-30-entries-open/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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SUMMARY:Automechanika Shanghai 2025
DESCRIPTION:Automechanika Shanghai is the largest trade event for the automotive aftermarket in the China region. The 2024 event drew 222\,341 visitors from 181 countries and regions\, with 28% visiting from outside China. 6\,763 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions showcased their products and services across 350\,000 sqm of exhibition space.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-shanghai-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai)\, 333 Songze Avenue Road\, Shanghai\, Qingpu District\, China
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:SMMT Annual Dinner 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 108th SMMT Annual Dinner will be held on 25 November 2025 in the Great Room at Grosvenor House Hotel\, Park Lane. The dinner is one of the key events in the automotive calendar\, and is expected to be attended by 1\,000 guests from the automotive industry\, government and the media.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/smmt-annual-dinner-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)":MAILTO:smmtsummit@smmt.co.uk
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SUMMARY:IMI Skills Competition Finals 2025
DESCRIPTION:The IMI Skills Competition sets out to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector. Run annually\, they are designed to raise standards\, confidence and levels of expertise in technical skills across four streams of competition: automotive body repair\, automotive refinishing\, light vehicle technology and heavy vehicle technology. They also provide a pathway for apprentices to compete as part of Team UK in the WorldSkills International competitions.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/imi-skills-competition-finals-2025/
LOCATION:Cardiff & Vale College\, City Centre Campus\, Dumballs Road\, Cardiff\, Wales\, CF10 5FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T180000
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SUMMARY:Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Motor Trader Industry Awards\, now in their 35th year\, celebrate excellence across motor retailing. The awards will take place on 19 November at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane\, attracting an audience of dealers\, suppliers and service providers from the motor retail sector.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/motor-trader-industry-awards-2025/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T160000
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UID:52408-1763542800-1763568000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:VRA Automotive Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s 2025 Automotive Summit will again be held at The Slate at Warwick University on Wednesday 19 November. It will feature detailed sessions on the Macroeconomic Picture\, UK Auto Retail\, Remarketing for Fleets and New Technology\, with speakers including Glynne Jones from the Bank of England\, Duncan McPhee of Hendy Group\, Michael Dunne of Dunne Insights\, Chris Bond of BDO UK\, and Shaun McGirr of DevOn.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/vra-automotive-summit-2025/
LOCATION:The Slate\, Warwick University\, Coventry\, Warwickshire\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)":MAILTO:contact@thevra.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T170000
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CREATED:20250721T090112Z
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SUMMARY:IBIS France 2025
DESCRIPTION:IBIS France returns on 17-18 November 2025 in Poitiers\, France. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition\, IBIS France 2025 brings the global IBIS Worldwide standard of insight\, innovation\, and networking back to the heart of the French collision repair industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/ibis-france-2025/
LOCATION:Palais Des Congrès Du Futuroscope\, 1 Avenue du Futuroscope\, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou\, Poitiers\, 86360\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="IBIS Worldwide":MAILTO:suzie@ibisworldwide.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T181500
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SUMMARY:DEBRA Fight Night 2025
DESCRIPTION:The special 20th anniversary of DEBRA Fight Night returns to the recently refurbished and illustrious London Hilton on Park Lane. This exhilarating evening hosted by legendary boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren\, is perfect for entertaining clients\, staff\, friends and family\, as well as raising funds for this excellent charity.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/debra-fight-night-2025/
LOCATION:London Hilton on Park Lane\, 22 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="DEBRA UK":MAILTO:debra@debra.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T105204Z
UID:49959-1762938000-1762966800@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:AM Live 2025
DESCRIPTION:This UK event for modern automotive retailers aims to be the go-to event for franchised and independent dealers\, OEMs\, leaders and innovators to source the latest technology solutions\, products and services in the industry.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/am-live-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Management (AM Online)":MAILTO:https://www.am-online.com/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T170000
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SUMMARY:Mechanex 2025 (Sandown)
DESCRIPTION:Mechanex is returning to Sandown Park in November. Billed as one of the UK’s leading trade shows for SMR professionals\, Mechanex enables technicians to get hands-on with all the latest parts\, tools\, equipment and diagnostics\, and get free practical advice on the latest vehicle technology.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/mechanex-2025-sandown/
LOCATION:Sandown Park Racecourse\, Portsmouth Road\, Esher\, Surrey\, KT10 9AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamerville (PMM magazine)":MAILTO:circulation@hamerville.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T170000
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SUMMARY:Classic Motor Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Billed as the UK’s best-loved classic car show\, the Classic Motor Show 2025 will showcase a diverse collection of more than 3\,000 fresh classic cars and bikes\, enable connections with more than 300 motoring clubs\, provide 430-plus specialist trader stands\, including the UK’s largest indoor autojumble\, and deliver the usual must-haves such as celebrity appearances and expert insights for amateur and professional restoration experts.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/classic-motor-show-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T220000
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CREATED:20250822T154803Z
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SUMMARY:NBRA Southwest Regional Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NBRA Southwest Regional Event will take place at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club on 5 November and will includes free-of-charge daytime “speed-networking” sessions for repairers and supplier partners\, as well as panel discussions. There will also be an evening networking dinner.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-southwest-regional-event/
LOCATION:Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club\, Sandy Park Way\, Exeter\, EX2 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T170000
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SUMMARY:SEMA Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show will take place in early November at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. It is a trade-only event which showcases the latest automotive trends\, products\, and innovations in North America and is one of the world’s largest automotive specialty equipment shows\, with more than 2\,400 exhibitors and 70\,000 delegates attending each year.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/sema-show-2025/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Centre\, 3150 Paradise Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)":MAILTO:semashow@sema.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
CREATED:20250715T094911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T094911Z
UID:52473-1762246800-1762362000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Insurance Innovators Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Insurance Innovators Summit is billed as “the event reshaping insurance as we know it” and expects to draw 2000-plus insurance big hitters and next-gen disruptors from around the globe. It promises to be where you can “forge ground-breaking partnerships\, turn disruptive forces into opportunities and supercharge your innovation agenda”.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/insurance-innovators-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper Street\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
CREATED:20250807T090959Z
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SUMMARY:MSO Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:The MSO Symposium\, which runs alongside the SEMA Show\, is the go-to annual event for multi-shop operations\, or MSOs\, in the US automotive collision repair industry. It promises invaluable agenda content\, high-level speakers\, and event networking activities\, including with leaders from large\, small\, and regional MSOs such as Caliber Collision Centres\, Certified Collision Group\, Classic Collision\, Crash Champions\, Gerber Collision & Glass\, and others.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/mso-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Beach\, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MSO Symposium":MAILTO:BrianN@msosymposium.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
CREATED:20250407T124740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T124740Z
UID:51330-1761642000-1761840000@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:Automechanika Johannesburg (South Africa)
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s 10th international trade fair for the automotive service industry will take place on 28-30 October 2025 and will continue to offer exclusive networking opportunities as it targets trade visitors from the sub-Saharan region.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/automechanika-johannesburg-south-africa-2/
LOCATION:Gallagher Convention Centre\, 19 Richards Drive\, Halfway House\, Midrand\, 1685\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
CREATED:20250524T093619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T084316Z
UID:51863-1760983200-1760983200@www.bodyshopmag.com
SUMMARY:NEXUSS BY PRIMROSE BODYSHOP AWARDS PARTY
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Nexuss by Primrose Bodyshop Awards Party will take place on the night of 20 October and will kick off the Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2025 in style. Both the welcome drinks party on the Monday night and the Expo the following day are FREE to all repairers who register in advance\, so please join us at our exciting new venue – the brand new and ultra-modern Masters Suite at The Belfry near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nexuss-by-primrose-bodyshop-awards-party/
LOCATION:The Belfry Hotel & Resort\, Lichfield Road\, Wishaw\, Sutton Coldfield\, B76 9PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T084443Z
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SUMMARY:BODYSHOP AWARDS & EXPO 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 29th edition of the Bodyshop Awards and 9th staging of #bodyshopmag’s 30 Under 30: Rising Stars will take place together with the Bodyshop Expo on Tuesday\, 21 October 2025. We will also be holding for the very first time the new Nexuss by Primrose Bodyshop Awards Party on the night of 20 October. Both the welcome drinks party on the Monday night and the Expo the following day are FREE to all repairers who register in advance\, so please join us at our exciting new venue – the brand new and ultra-modern Masters Suite at The Belfry near Birmingham.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bodyshop-awards-expo-2025/
LOCATION:The Belfry Hotel & Resort\, Lichfield Road\, Wishaw\, Sutton Coldfield\, B76 9PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bodyshop Magazine":MAILTO:info@bodyshopmag.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001402
CREATED:20250814T093331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T093331Z
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SUMMARY:NBRA Northern Regional Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NBRA Northern Regional Event will take place at Bolton Wanderers Football Club on 16 October and includes free daytime “speed-networking” sessions for repairers and supplier partners\, plus panel discussions. There will also be an evening “curry-oke” networking event for all attendees and exhibitors\, which will be charged at £40 (+VAT) per person.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/nbra-northern-regional-event/
LOCATION:Bolton Wanderers FC\, Toughsheet Community Stadium\, Burnden Way\, Bolton\, BL6 6JW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Body Repair Association (NBRA)":MAILTO:bodyshops@rmif.co.uk
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SUMMARY:The Blend 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Blend\, a one-day annual conference and networking event for independent garages in the UK and Ireland\, will return to Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Saturday\, 15 October. The conference content is largely focused on best business practices\, with a wealth of industry speakers lining up to discuss relevant and current topics.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/the-blend-2025/
LOCATION:The Eastside Rooms\, Woodcock Street\, Birmingham\, B7 4BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Garage Hive":MAILTO:getonboard@garagehive.co.uk
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SUMMARY:EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025
DESCRIPTION:EQUIP AUTO Paris\, the international exhibition for automotive professionals\, is the most acclaimed trade events for the automotive industry\, aftermarket and services sector in France. It places innovation\, expertise and exchange at the heart of its ambition; bringing together experts and know-how in the automotive value chain to reinvent services for mobility. In 2025\, the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/equip-auto-paris-2025/
LOCATION:Paris Expo Porte de Versailles\, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles\, Paris\, 15th arrondissement\, 75015 Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="EQUIP'AUTO SAS":MAILTO:contact@equipauto.com
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SUMMARY:Fleet & Mobility Live 2025
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s leading annual event for the fleet and mobility community. Acquire invaluable best practice insights\, establish meaningful connections\, and stay informed about the latest developments in legislation\, sustainability\, EV approaches\, employee benefits\, and more.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/fleet-mobility-live-2025/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Centre (NEC)\, North Avenue\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Bangers4Ben 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bangers4Ben\, now in it’s 16th year\, has raised more than £500\,000 for the Ben automotive industry charity. This year the rally is heading north to experience Scotland’s ultimate road trip – the North Coast 500 – a route known for its stunning coastal scenery\, rugged mountains\, and charming fishing villages. \nTeam members must purchase a vehicle for no more than £750 which they will then drive for the event. The vehicles can be decorated under this year’s theme “The Movies”\, or not. Entry is £1050 (+VAT) per car including the driver and one co-driver. This covers twin accommodation\, breakfast\, evening meal and AA roadside assistance.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/bangers4ben-2025/
LOCATION:Inverness\, Inverness\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Automotion Events":MAILTO:enquiries@thebritishmotorshow.live
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SUMMARY:Select Live
DESCRIPTION:Select Live is a new electric vehicle expo which is being launched by Select Car Leasing in early October. An EV event aimed at all business owners and fleet professionals looking to make significant cost savings on their company vehicles\, Select Live is free to attend and is being held at Reading FC’s Select Car Leasing Stadium.
URL:https://www.bodyshopmag.com/events-diary/select-live/
LOCATION:Reading FC\, Select Car Leasing Stadium (junction 11\, M4)\, Reading\, RG2 0FL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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