Fuel costs pricing drivers off the road
More than a third of households are thinking twice about staycations this year as a result of surging fuel costs. This is according to Auto Trader research, which surveyed 2,400 […]
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VW and bp agree EV charging partnership
Volkswagen and bp have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe. The partnership intends to build a fast-charging network across Europe by […]
Bodyshop Awards and 30 Under 30 entry deadlines extended
Bodyshop Magazine has extended the nominations window for our two annual awards initiatives until 31 May 2022. While submissions continue to stream in through our online entry forms for the […]
Car production down a third in Q1
UK car manufacturing declined 32.4% during the first three months of 2022, with almost 100,000 fewer units made than in the same period last year. This is according to the […]
Demand for digital claims accelerates
New research by Solera has revealed the increasing demand for digital-first automated claims, with trust in AI-driven claims and repairs soaring to 79% globally. The annual survey also identified rapid […]
CV production booms in 2022
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 57% in the first quarter of 2022 according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 25,268 vans, trucks, taxis, […]
Morgan announces key appointments
The Morgan Motor Company has appointed Steve Morris as executive chairman and Massimo Fumarola as CEO. They will be focussing on the strategic growth of the business and drive mission […]
Appetite increases for used cars
Seven out of ten consumers (70%) say that used cars have become more appealing purchases than new in the last month. This is according to the very first monthly Startline […]
Bentley launches large-scale recruitment drive
Bentley has launched a recruitment drive for 100 engineers to accelerates its Beyond100 strategy, which involves launching a new electric model each year between 2025 and 2030. Applications ae now […]
Smith renews gender equality support
Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead, has renewed his membership of the Automotive 30% Club. The club aims to achieve a better gender balance within the automotive […]
Big savings on offer at inaugural event
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at Birmingham’s NEC in June is set to offer garage and bodyshop technicians the chance to take home up to £5,000 of exclusive show […]
Audatex selected by leading insurtech
Audatex has announced that leading insurtech Inshur has adopted its estimating platform AudaEnterpriseGold to manage its vehicle claims. Inshur is a 100% digital provider serving private hire drivers, courier and […]