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Vizion introduces stimulus packages for repairers

Vizion has announced a series of stimulus initiatives to help repairers through the coronavirus crisis. Supported by other industry leaders, Vizion has acted because it recognises that the sector needs […]

BVRLA releases ‘best practice’ guidelines

The BVRLA has worked with the SMMT and Finance & Leasing Association to produce best practice guidelines to ensure the collection and delivery of vehicles can continue during the coronavirus […]

SYNETIQ secures NFU contract extension

SYNETIQ has secured a two-year contract extension with NFU Mutual, further cementing a relationship which began in April 2017. The news is the latest positive announcement in a successful first […]

‘Robust’ demand among car buyers

Despite the coronavirus a numerous closures of retailer forecourts, there is still an underlying demand from the car buying public. This is according to the latest data from Auto Trader, […]

EV waiting times to match petrol cars after crisis

Waiting times for new electric vehicles will match those for petrol and diesel models following the coronavirus crisis. Exclusive research by What Car? found that the average waiting time on […]

Motor finance sector facing disruption

The coronavirus crisis could reshape the motor finance sector, at least in the short term. That is the view of Startline Motor Finance, which suggests the sector will need to […]

Europcar delivers for emergency services

Europcar Mobility Group UK has supplied 61 economy sized vehicles to MOD paramedics who have been drafted in to support South Central Ambulance Service’s emergency calls. The first 32 vehicles […]

ITAS portal adds dedicated bodyshop page

ITAS has enhanced it bodyshop portal with the introduction of The Bodyshop Profile Page which aims to match approved repairers with insurers while also providing a comprehensive list of bodyshops […]

EMTEC secures PPE for the NHS

The EMTEC Centre in Nottingham has packed and delivered high-grade personal protection equipment (PPE) to hospitals in the region. EMTEC delivers training for internationally renowned automotive brands such as Aston […]

Bodyshops in a ‘fight for survival’

A new survey has underlined the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on bodyshops in the UK. Less than two weeks into a partial lockdown that some fear could last six […]

Dealers urged to keep customer lines open

Dealers who have gone into full lockdown as a result of the coronavirus crisis are missing out on future sales, according to new research. While the market has suffered drastically, […]

New partnership provides real-time wheel data

Autogem and Cam Services have teamed up to provide real-time customer data on tyre tread and wheel alignment issues to dealers and independent garages. Technicians using CAM’s business management system […]