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Chris Hollins confirmed for #BE2018

bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce that Chris Hollins will present the bodyshop Event and Awards 2018, taking place at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham on 27 and 28 September. Chris […]

Bodyshop charity partner interview – AutoRaise

AutoRaise continues to be a proud charity partner the bodyshop Event & Awards 2018. Here, we speak to Bob Linwood, AutoRaise CEO, about what he thinks about the event.   What are […]

Quest Motor opens new dealership

Suzuki GB announced that it has appointed the Quest Motor Group to open a new dealership in Maldon, Essex. The Suzuki Maldon showroom situated on Wycke Hill Business Park will […]

UK used car market preservers

Britain’s used car market held strong in 2018’s second quarter, with sales down by a marginal -0.4%, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

ICDP publishes report

ICDP has published its European Dealer of Tomorrow report which suggests authorised repairers could become a sale and service point for franchised dealer networks. The report is based on a […]

Bodyshops using CAPS quadruples

More than 900 UK bodyshops use CAPS to exchange data securely with insurance companies and its supply chain partners. This follows two years of rapid growth that has seen the […]

Academy of Robotics closes funding

Electric autonomous vehicle company, the Academy of Robotics, has closed its latest funding round in under six hours. Investment came in so quickly that founder William Sachiti turned down an […]

HELLA changes aftermarket business

HELLA has made steps to restructure its aftermarket business. HELLA will align its aftermarket activities more consequently along its own original equipment competencies especially in the areas of lighting and […]

By Miles becomes ABI associate member

By Miles has become the ABI’s latest start-up associate member. ​By Miles is an insurance start-up that provides pay-as-you-drive insurance designed for UK drivers that travel fewer than 7,000 miles […]

Mipa appoints Simon Green

Mipa Paints Limited have announced the appointment of Simon Green as national sales manager refinish. Simon brings with him a wealth of industry related knowledge and experience reinforcing the Mipa […]

AutoRaise’s VDA Standard now approved

AutoRaise has announced that the Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Standard has now been approved and published by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Indra Nauth head of engagement – education and learners […]

Lookers awards Leader of Tomorrow

Lookers has sponsored and presented a Leader of Tomorrow award at a summit for inspirational women leaders, the R&A Reach Women’s Leadership Summit. The event was held at the Women’s […]