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Steer Automotive Group secures Oakley funding

Oakley Capital has reached a conditional agreement to invest in Steer Automotive Group. It is acquiring the shares held by Keyhaven Capital Partners and Chiltern Capital for a reported £500m. […]

Motor insurance prices surge 67%

The average quoted price of motor insurance rose 67% in the year to November, according to data from the Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index. This represents the sharpest annual […]

New platform to connect repairers with customers

A new online directory showcasing the work of body repair specialists is being launched in January to connect skilled tradespeople with customers across the UK. The Auto Body Fixers platform […]

Summers Motors celebrates Lotus approval

Summers Motors has secured approved repairer certification from Lotus. The Ashford-based bodyshop adds Lotus to a portfolio of badges also including Audi, Honda and Volkswagen. Director Ian Summers said: “As […]

New car market finishes 2023 strongly

The UK new car market grew for the 17th month in a row in December to make 2023 the best year since the pandemic. Sales were up 9.8% in December […]

CV production records best November since 2007

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that commercial vehicle (CV) production grew again in November by 16.8% to 13,253 units. This makes it the best November performance […]

Save the date for Bodyshop Awards & Expo 2024

Bodyshop Magazine has today confirmed that the 28th edition of its ever-popular Bodyshop Awards & Expo will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in the Midlands on Thursday, 19 […]

Entries open for 30 Under 30 and Bodyshop Awards 2024

Nominations have officially opened for Bodyshop Magazine’s two high-profile independent awards initiatives which will recognise and celebrate the crash repair industry’s highest achievers and rising stars during the Bodyshop Awards […]

Repairify secures ACE training accreditation

Repairify has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training, meaning it is now recognised as an approved provider of ‘Continuing Automotive Service Education’. Accreditation, which means its training […]