The Vella Group has followed up April’s acquisition of Axiom by announcing the acquisition of Brocksford Motors in Stoke-on-Trent. The family-run independent repair centre, now managed by Mark Beech, becomes […]
Vacancies in the UK automotive industry have fallen for the second month in a row. According to the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Vacancy Rate Tracker job vacancies per 100 […]
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 […]
Stellantis could axe UK production unless the government does more to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and help it comply with regulations requiring automakers to sell more EVs. Reuters […]
As the UK prepares for the upcoming general election on 4 July, the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has called on the next government to prioritise critical reforms aimed at […]
The consolidation of the UK automotive aftermarket has continued with Fix Auto Swansea West acquiring Pontypridd bodyshop S&F Motors. The deal has continued a busy period in terms of acquisitions […]
Thatcham Research has launched its new ADAS Aware e-learning course to support UK bodyshops and address the skills gap around ever-present vehicle technology. The course is designed to provide technicians […]
Bodyshop Magazine was up front and centre at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event last week (5-6 June) when we joined our friends, partners and other stakeholders from the bodyshop […]
FMG Repair Services has opened the doors of another new state-of-the-art accident repair centre. The new bodyshop in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, has been strategically located to strengthen the company’s repair […]
Solus Accident Repair Centres, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviva, is due to open three new vehicle damage repair centres across the UK. The bodyshops will be opened in Sheffield, Sunderland […]
Steer Automotive Group has today (4 June) announced the strategic acquisitions of Chartwell and M&A Coachworks, two highly respected businesses renowned for their expertise in repairing the world’s leading prestige […]
Gemini Accident Repairs has announced the acquisition of NCR Bodyshops. The strategic deal with the Swindon-based business bolsters Gemini ARC’s presence in the region and increases repair capacity to 1,000 […]
