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Euro NCAP approves AB Dynamics ADAS solution
- 16/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Euro NCAP has approved an ADAS solution from AB Dynamics for use in official testing. The LaunchPad Spin provides target and propulsion solutions for car, motorcycle and pedestrian test scenarios and its flexibility and manoeuvrability means it is able to duplicate increasingly complex, dynamic and realistic [...] -
A1 ADAS Solutions partners with NBRA
- 28/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that A1 ADAS Solutions has become a supplier member. The collaboration will enhance its ability to provide bodyshops with the knowledge and equipment needed to safely manage the volume of vehicles requiring ADAS calibration. Iain Molloy, managing director [...] -
New HELLA Academy launches with IMI-accredited ADAS training
- 28/02/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
HELLA has announced the launch of its Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved training facility, the HELLA Academy in Chipping Warden, Banbury. Initially opening with two IMI-accredited ADAS courses, the new training centre is equipped with a modern classroom and state-of-the-art workshop to blend key [...] -
Matt Hume joins A1 ADAS Solutions as UK sales manager
- 21/02/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A1 ADAS Solutions has appointed Matt Hume as its UK sales manager. The ADAS, diagnostic and calibration specialist has also announced the launch of its bodyshop and garage equipment business, following demand from its customers to supply an all-encompassing workshop set-up service. Hume will drive the national [...] -
Hella hails customer experience centre
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Hella is promoting its range of automotive products at its new customer experience centre near Banbury. The new facility was unveiled in the final quarter of last year and apart from hosting an IAAF regional meeting has been pivotal in raising awareness among the industry for the company’s product [...] -
Repairify secures ACE training accreditation
- 15/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Repairify has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training, meaning it is now recognised as an approved provider of ‘Continuing Automotive Service Education’. Accreditation, which means its training content aligns with I-CAR objectives, ensures that students who complete Repairify courses [...] -
Tyreoo unveils new mobile ADAS service
- 17/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Lancashire-based Tyreoo has expanded its services by launching a mobile ADAS radar calibration service. Managing director Azhar Iqbal has employed a team of six IMI-qualified technicians to deliver the service to customers in the region and is now recruiting further to support growing demand, with training provided [...] -
IMI welcomes government reshuffle
- 15/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the government reshuffle and is eager to share its insights with the relevant newly-appointed cabinet members. Hayley Pells, policy lead, said: “The latest government reshuffle presents the automotive sector with a new route to engage with new contacts on key [...] -
Belron secures IMI TechSafe status
- 08/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Belron International has become the latest organisation to be named an IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. This follows significant investment in training facilities for its more than 1,100 UK technicians, more than 58% of whom now hold IMI TechSafe ADAS qualifications. The presentation was made at Belron’s [...] -
Auto Windscreens names Best Technician
- 18/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens has named Jim Allen from the company’s Oxford Trade Centre as ‘Best Technician’ in the UK for the second year running. He won the award after competing against colleagues from across the country in the company’s annual ‘Clearly the Best’ final on 14 September at Auto Windscreens’ [...]