• UK drivers facing £2.4bn hike in repair bills

    • 21 July 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK drivers could have to pay an extra £24bn a year on repair bills if the government does not overrule new European Union legislation The EU is considering changing "block exemption" rules which allow bodyshops to use generic parts in repairs rather than manufacturer-approved parts If it does go ahead with these [...]
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  • Coatings industry lobbies for reform

    • 22 June 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The new UK chemical regulations could have a negative impact on manufacturers, with supply issues and rising costs the main concern A survey, carried out by the British Coatings Federation (BCF), found that 80% of respondents believe UK REACH will impact negatively on their businesses, with the fear that there will [...]
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  • EU car registrations up almost 10%

    • 16 October 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The rate of sales growth in the European Union (EU) passenger car market continued in September, with sales volumes once more rising by 98% year on year (y/y) to 1,356,868 units, according to the latest data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) This lifted the year-to-date (YTD) [...]
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