Government commits to fix UK’s pothole plague
The government has restated its manifesto pledge to fix one million potholes a year. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed Labour’s commitment to repair UK’s broken roads during a visit to […]
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UK government announces £88m green investment
The UK government has awarded £88m of funding to 46 innovative projects to support zero emission vehicle technologies. The investment is part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) Collaborative […]
ACG helping vehicle repairer to manage cash flow
Verrall’s Vehicle Accident Repair has revealed how partnering with ACG has helped it to manage cash flow. Smart repairer Verrall’s was established nine years ago by Jack Verrall and has […]
Carwow secures significant funding boost
The Carwow Group has announced an additional £41m in funding to accelerate growth across the UK, Germany and Spain. It has been backed by San Francisco venture capital firm Bessemer […]
SMMT calls on government to unlock £50bn potential
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the next government to support that automotive industry deliver growth worth £50bn over the next decade. New research published in […]
Gemini expands into North East
Following the recent acquisition of NCR Bodyshops in Swindon, Gemini Accident Repairs has announced it has now opened its 37th site. Situated in Darlington, the 10,000 sqft facility marks the […]
JLR commits £1m to fighting vehicle theft
JLR has announced it will invest upwards of £1m to help police forces around the country prevent organised crimes targeting its vehicles for theft. The investment will help deliver dedicated […]
A Bumper start to the year
Bumper announced that it had helped fund £500m worth of repairs in the UK by April, and aims to add another £460m to the total by the end of the […]
NBRA announces partnership with PMD Business Finance
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced a new supplier partnership with a leading commercial finance provider in the UK, PMD Business Finance. This partnership will offer NBRA members […]
Gemini unveils 35th site to grow southwest footprint
Gemini Accident Repair Centres has cut the ribbon on its 35th site. Gemini Barnstaple is based in Ilfracombe and enhances the group’s coverage in the Devon and Cornwall areas. At 7,700 […]
Bentley breaks ground on a new paint shop
Bentley has announced a new paint shop is being developed in Crewe as part of a £2.5bn investment programme in future products. The investment will transform an 85-year-old site into […]
Copart nears completion of Gloucester expansion
Copart is on track to open the doors of its new 30-acre Gloucester site in time for its first scheduled auction next month. The site continues a period of significant […]