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UK Garage and Bodyshop Event earns industry accolade

Messe Frankfurt UK has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Achievement category in the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket awards. It has been recognised for its […]

ABI calls for IPT freeze

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging the Chancellor to freeze the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the Autumn Statement, which will be delivered on 17 November. […]

Ancaster Group renews BCA partnership

Ancaster Group has extended its remarketing partnership with BCA for a further three years until the end of 2025. As part of the deal, BCA will continue to support the […]

IAAF announces growing membership

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Jepson & Co has joined it membership. A leading manufacturer of number plates and kits, Jepson & Co is a fourth-generation […]

WorldSkills finals under way in Wales

Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of […]

First Line shortlisted for IAAF award

First Line has been shortlisted for the ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ award by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The nomination is testament to the company’s commitment to constantly […]

GEM backs Road Safety Week

Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging every road user to get involved in Road Safety Week, which runs from 14-20 November. The theme for Road […]

Car thefts up nearly a quarter

Vehicle theft has risen by 22% in the last year, according to data released by Statista. It found the cost of living is contributing to the rising incidents. In response, motorists […]

Costs spiral for owners of older cars

More than half of motorists with older cars are holding on to them for longer because of the cost-of-living crisis. A Motorpoint survey of 2,000 UK drivers with cars that […]

BASF collects prestigious innovation award

BASF’s UK Automotive Refinish team has been awarded the 2022 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Sustainable Innovation Manufacturer Award. It collected the award for its new waterborne basecoat system AGILIS by […]

Suzuki GB celebrates apprentice graduation day

Suzuki GB has celebrated the latest cohort of graduates from its apprenticeship programme. They completed apprenticeships in automobile, motorcycle and ATV as well as customer service and aftersales parts. The […]

Revive! secures major business accolade

Vehicle repair specialist Revive! Auto Innovations has been recognised as a platinum organisation by Investors in People. Investors in People granted Revive!, which works out of a 50-branch strong franchise […]