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Toyota overtakes VW in sales

Toyota has retaken to the top spot in global vehicle sales after releasing figures for the first nine months of the year. The Japanese firm sold 7.5 million in the first […]

JCC receives IMI accolade

Just Car Clinics’ (JCC) Training Centre has been named Specialist Centre of the Year at the IMI’s Annual Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015. The specialist centre award was presented by HRH […]

UK leading EV drive

Transport minister, Andrew Jones has hailed the significant investment by UK companies in electric vehicle (EV) fleets at a business summit in London. Company bosses were praised for adopting ultra-low […]

IMI calls for re-skilling

IMI chief, Steve Nash has issued a stark warning to government of a critical skills shortage amongst vehicle technicians and call for action to help reskill steel workers. At an […]

Fix Auto names top achievers

Fix Auto UK has celebrated its top achievers as part of its 2015 ‘Creating The Future’ Conference programme held at the prestigious Hilton St George’s Park Hotel in Staffordshire. In […]

ACIS secures Revolution rights

Leading distribution network ACIS has secured the exclusive UK rights to Bodyshop Revolution. Bodyshop Revolution is a unique method of repairing vehicles which has been proven to produce outstanding results […]

IGA’s trust scheme achieves approval

The Independent Garage Association’s Trust My Garage (TMG) Consumer Code of Practice has received final approval from The Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) Consumer Code Approval Scheme (CCAS). Customers that […]

SMMT Innovation finalists announced

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the shortlist for its 2015 Automotive Award for Innovation. The diverse list includes entries from both start-ups and established businesses, […]

Carstar acquired by Roark Capital Group

US and Canadian based collision repair franchise, Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts has been acquired by Driven Brands Inc, a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group and the nation’s leading […]

New home for Hella

Hella has re-located its UK headquarters and warehouse to larger premises to support the growth of the company’s business across a number of key automotive and aftermarket sectors. The new […]

Brake urge introduction of ISA

Brake, the road safety charity, is urging the government to take steps towards introducing intelligent speed adaptation (ISA) on UK roads, after a survey carried out on behalf of the […]

Grove Group partner with Safe Solvents

The Grove Group have agreed an exclusive deal with Safe Solvents and announced the launch of the pioneering Safe Solvents gun washing machine to the bodyshop industry. This method means bodyshops […]