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The SMMT Regional Forum will take place at The Belfry this week, when the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will discuss the state of the industry in the South […]

RWC Training has launched a new IMI-accredited VDA course to address the shortage of vehicle damage assessors in the industry. It is now offering a full spectrum of training options, […]

Auto Trader has warned drivers to be careful of using DIY scratch hacks trending on social media. There are more than 12,000 online searches for ‘car scratch repair’ every month, […]

BASF and global investment firm Carlyle are investing £6.7bn in BASF Coatings, BASF’s standalone coatings, refinish and surface treatment businesses. Subject to regulatory approval, the transaction is expected to be […]

Road safety charity Tyresafe has launched Tyre Safety Month by issuing a stark warning to drivers about the risks around defective tyres. It has revealed that over the past five […]

Motor Parts Direct has appointed Lee Gratton as managing director. He takes over from Darren Wykes, who is retiring at the end of the year after more than 26 years. […]

Lighting defects have contributed to more than 19 million MOT failures since 2020, according to new research. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Driver and […]

We all know that time is money, which is exactly why we’re cutting through the noise to deliver some real-world solutions to the problems repairers are facing in their bodyshops […]

Two fifths of motorists believe reliance on in-car technology is having a negative impact on driving skills. According to a survey by AA Driving School, 51% of motorists aged 25-35 […]

New research has revealed that 80% of business fleets do not have a road safety policy in place for their drivers. The survey, conducted by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, also […]

Higher new car prices have paved the way for Chinese car brands to enter the UK market, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA). It has said that price rises since […]

LCV values at BCA rose for the second month running in September to an average price of £8,460. This represents a substantial £568 (7.2%) uplift month-on-month and a rise of […]