Funding to change training models
Thatcham’s Repair Focus 2016 saw the skills debate and changing training model top the agenda during an event themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’. During the Skills of the Future panel discussion […]
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All focus on Thatcham
Thatcham’s Repair Focus proved another great success as some 450 visitors participated in guided tours, topical panel debates and exhibitor showcases. Themed ‘Bodyshop of the Future’ the event also saw […]
Car industry reinforces ‘in’ message
The UK motor industry has restated its view that staying in the European Union is best for its business and best for British jobs, just days ahead of the referendum […]
Cuvva achieves major milestones
Cuvva, the hourly car insurance app, has surpassed two major milestones including users driving over one million miles as well as the launch of ‘The Social Garage’. Cuvva’s V2 app, […]
Recalls not questioned
An HPI survey has revealed that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of a vehicle if the manufacturer had issued a recall notice […]
IMI questions Leave campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is asking the Leave campaign to explain how it will protect independent garages post Brexit. It’s concerned of the impact should the EU […]
Age concern among businesses
Businesses are facing a growing age issue with more than about a third of the UK workforce over 50 years old. A conference in London tomorrow, The Ageing Workforce in […]
Belt tightens around motor insurers
The car insurance sector has reported an underwriting loss after two years of profits. Accounting consultancy EY found that this was a result of rising claims. However, losses were marginal, […]
CARS at a glance
The Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show pulls up at Donington Park on 13-14 July. Europe’s premier event for auto recyclers and secondary materials, the free, biennial […]
Industry on driverless cusp
The mobility industry is at the cusp of realising the vision of driverless cars and, along with that, accident free transportation according to Frost & Sullivan. According to Frost & […]
Hella enters paint market
Hella launched the Sonne range of refinish paint products and ancillaries into the UK. Hella has drawn on its expertise in related technologies with computer-based formulations and digital colour matching […]
Green light for LowCVP
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) believes 2016 could be the defining year for low carbon transport. Its work programme for the next 12 months includes activities across the […]