sustainability

New site to create further EV jobs

Pelican Engineering has begun work on a new bus showroom and workshop facility in West Yorkshire. The new 20,000 sqft premises in Castleford will be used to fit out, commission and […]

Royal Mail delivers on green strategy

The Royal Mail has added 2,000 new electric vans to its growing EV fleet. The order of 1,000 new e-Expert and 1,000 e-Partner vans is a significant step towards its […]

LV= secures green parts contract

(LV= GI) has entered into an agreement with Synetiq to increase the number of green parts used to repair vehicles. The commitment to green parts continues LV=’s focus on sustainability; […]

Mobility event announced for Birmingham

A major trade event focused on the future of mobility is taking place in Birmingham next month. The event, which will be held on Thursday 4 August at UK House: […]

Audi launches new EV comparison solution

Audi has teamed up with eCommerce experts at drivvn to help buyers navigate the complex range of information available when choosing a new electric vehicle. The new service provides a […]

VWG announces 27% increase in EV sales

The Volkswagen Group has announced that it has increased the sale of all-electric vehicle by 27% in the first half of the year. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of […]

Date set for NBRA Greener Awards

The NBRA has confirmed that the Greener Bodyshop Awards will take place on Thursday, 20 October at West Midlands Safari Park. The awards were introduced in 2019 in recognition of […]

Europcar broadens EV options

Europcar Mobility Group UK has increased the number of electric vehicles on offer within its mobility solutions. The latest additions include an order for several hundred Tesla Model 3 for […]

AkzoNobel confirms CNR collaboration

AkzoNobel has announced a new coloration with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR), a leading consultancy in carbon neutrality. The partnership will support bodyshops to better understand and manage the impact that […]

EV hire demand still minimal

A quarter (26%) of customers would like to hire an electric car, although concerns around charging remain a dissuading factor. This is according to a survey carried out by Opinium, […]

2030 ban too soon, say drivers

A new survey has found that 60% of UK drivers think 2030 is too early to stop selling petrol and diesel cars. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by […]

BCF wins gold award from Cycling UK

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has achieved gold status in Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer Awards. The Cycling Friendly Employer accreditation is an internationally recognised benchmark for active travel culture […]