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BEV sales drive third month of growth

The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by 26.4% to 134,344 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of […]

Craig Kennedy shines at WorldSkills final

UK technicians enjoyed considerable success at the recent WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting, which took place in Denmark from 18-22 October. Supported by Glasurit, BASF’s premium paint […]

FMG sponsors IMI Skills Competition

FMG Repair Services has joined forces with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to sponsor the IMI Skills Competition finals. The annual competition showcases the tremendous technical talent within […]

UK car manufacturing down 6%

UK car manufacturing output declined by 6% in September, following four consecutive months of growth. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 63,125 models rolled off factory […]

UK-AFCAR welcomes new MV-BEO

The UK Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (UK AFCAR) has welcomed the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO) proposals but has called for greater detail on how […]

IBIS unveils brand new theme for 2023

International conference and networking provider IBIS (the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) has today announced that “Sustainable Strategies for Success” will be the new theme for its 2023 calendar of automotive […]

IBIS 2022 – next stop Istanbul

International conference and networking provider IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) returns to Istanbul this week for its first in-person event in Turkey since 2019. Following online IBISConnect events in 2020 […]

Government confirms 2030 ban to remain

The UK government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead. Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan confirmed the decision was part […]