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Traffic chaos on school run

The majority (57%) of AA members with school-age children claim ‘traffic chaos’ during the school run. As a result, the AA is backing Walk to School Week in a bid […]

Brand new cars rack up repair bill

Nearly 10% of all accidents over the last 12 months involved new 15 and 65-plate vehicles according to a study by Accident Exchange. Accident prone buyers tended to prang their […]

Drivers need to stay alert

Drivers need to understand their responsibilities behind the wheel as advances in technology mean cars can do more and more independently, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) will warn today. […]

Brands fail to deliver their reputation

WarrantyWise.co.uk has found that many UK car buyers believe cars produced by big German manufacturers are more reliable than they actually are. WarrantyWise asked more than 750 people who they […]

‘Hit worn tyre drivers with fixed penalty’

The Government is being urged to introduce fixed penalties for motorists who are caught driving on illegal tyres. At the moment the three-point penalty and fine of up to £2,500 […]

Manufacturing sees best Q1 since 2004

British car manufacturing continued its strong growth in March with output increasing 9.8% to 159,074 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

Euro NCAP launches website in Chinese

While the Beijing Motor Show has just started, Euro NCAP is announcing the launch of its website in Mandarin Chinese. After English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian and […]

Mitsubishi’s fuel tests falsified since 1991

An internal investigation at Mitsubishi Motors has revealed that the company has failed to carry out proper fuel economy tests for more than 25 years. The car manufacturer, which is […]

Volvo launches UK ambition

Volvo Cars, is to begin the UK’s most ambitious autonomous driving trial next year to speed up the introduction of a technology that promises to massively reduce car accidents as […]

Under construction – Engineering

We speak with those in the know about vehicle construction and the challenges that advanced, lightweight, multi-material usage poses for repair technicians. The technology and materials involved in vehicle construction […]

Tomorrow’s world – ITAS

ITAS, specialists in bodyshop training, software and auditing, has opened the doors of its new Training Academy in Milton Keynes. Set across two floors, the 33,000sqft training centre has been […]

Flying solo – Autofix 2000

bodyshop magazines Padraig Mallett visited Autofix 2000 Ltd, in Bourne, Lincolnshire, to discuss the industry, historic race cars and the movie Rush. Autofix 2000 is run by managing directors, Mark […]