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Join us at our all-new #bodyshopBBQ networking event

bodyshop magazine is inviting the UK collision repair industry to join us at a brand-new networking occasion on 7 June to kick-off the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika […]

iRG adopts R-M’s sustainable system

Innovative Repair Group (iRG) has announced a partnership with R-M Automotive Refinish, BASF’s premium refinish brand, that it believes will help it meet its sustainability targets. Following a successful trial, […]

Industry mourns Martin O’Donnell passing

A statement from Fix Auto MD, Ian Pugh: It is great sadness and a heavy heart that I have to report the passing of Martin O’Donnell, one of the network’s […]

Copart launches new well-being initiative

Copart is marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 by announcing the launch of a new Mental Health First Aider programme in partnership with St John Ambulance. Mental Health Awareness Week […]

Nissan Qashqai tops safety ratings

Euro NCAP’s latest testing rated the assisted driving systems of both the Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 as ‘very good’. The new Qashqai, already an outstanding performer in Euro NCAP’s […]

BCA and SsangYong agree logistics deal

SsangYong Motors UK and BCA have agreed a new logistics partnership that will support SsangYong meet customer needs. BCA is the leading end-to-end, fully digital B2B used car marketplace across […]

Used car market enjoys strong start

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]

Industry mourns sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom

Morelli Group has announced the sad passing of Alan Ramsbottom, a colleague and friend to many people within our industry. He lost his battle with cancer on 5 May, surrounded […]

Agile adopts Audatex data

Audatex, a Solera company, has announced that insurtech Agile Developments is launching a new Agile Claim that will leverage Audatex data to help predict if a vehicle is repairable or […]

SsangYong widens Wales footprint

SsangYong Motors UK has announced that Wales-based Cawdor Cars has joined its dealer network with immediate effect. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motor UK, said: “We are delighted to […]

Carlac signs up to School of Thought

Automotive supplier Carlac has become a corporate partner of The School of Thought. The School of Thought’s single goal is to secure and attract the industry’s workforce of tomorrow through […]

Ben launches new loneliness initiative

Automotive charity Ben is marking the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week by shining a light on loneliness. It has said that, following two years of disruption and periods of […]