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Technology versus imagination

The Professional: By Mike Monaghan This month’s bodyshop covers all aspects of technology and how it clearly has and will continue to advance our world and our daily lives. My […]

Falling exports dampen engine production

Engine production in the UK fell 9.3% in February, with 214,155 units produced. Production for domestic car plants rose 14%, while exports fell 21%. This is according to the Society […]

Groupe PSA planning resumption of operations

Groupe PSA is planning a timetable for the gradual resumption of work, after devising a range of coronavirus safety measures which it believes goes beyond the recommended steps. As examples, […]

Kia names new president

Kia Motors has announced that Ho-sung Song, head of global operations division, has been promoted to president. He will spearhead the advancement of “Plan S”, the company’s mid- to long-term […]

The Interview: Karl Vella MBE

Vella Group executive chairman and Lancashire native Karl Vella, 60, shares some of the wisdom he has gleaned during his 40-plus years working in collision repair. Tells us about your […]

Last chance for bodyshop Live! 2020 awards

There is still time to enter the bodyshop Live! 2020 awards and 30 under 30: rising stars, but not a lot of it – the nominations window for both initiatives will […]

Part Alliance to continue deliveries

The Parts Alliance has confirmed that its branch network will continue to offer trade deliveries, adding that there are no significant shortages of products emerging within the supply chain. Neil […]

Low exports hits CV production

UK commercial vehicle production declined 13.6% in February, with 7,980 vans, trucks and buses manufactured, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]

IGA urges a government MOT rethink

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned the government’s decision to extend MOTs for six months could have dire consequences for independent garages. It said that more than 80% of […]