Axalta announces key collaboration with Solera
Solera and Axalta have agreed a new partnership that will drive sustainability within the sector by providing emissions data for products and processes used in individual repairs. As part of […]
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IMI Skills body and paint set for Eyebox showdown
The three-day national qualifying rounds for the Institute of Motor Industry’s Body Repair and Refinishing IMI Skills competitions will be held together for the first time at Morelli Group’s Eyebox […]
Thatcham, ABI report on landmark Automated Vehicles Bill
Thatcham Research has welcomed the introduction of the landmark Automated Vehicles Bill 2024, which is set to receive Royal Assent. This important automotive legislation will provide robust guidelines for the […]
Gemini unveils 35th site to grow southwest footprint
Gemini Accident Repair Centres has cut the ribbon on its 35th site. Gemini Barnstaple is based in Ilfracombe and enhances the group’s coverage in the Devon and Cornwall areas. At 7,700 […]
Activate Group accredited as a real Living Wage employer
Accident management specialist Activate Group has been certified as a real Living Wage employer. The company committed to paying a real living wage from 1 April, resulting in 220 colleagues all […]
Ben sets Sahara fundraising challenge
Automotive industry charity Ben has announced that the next Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) which will see teams of two take on the Sahara Desert over 10 days in November. Up […]
HELLA joins SMMT in era of rapidly advancing technology
HELLA has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), becoming the latest automotive business to become a member of the 800-strong organisation. The SMMT is one of the […]
Plunky’s All Stars charity games top £100k
The Plunky’s All Stars football matches have raised more than £100,000 for charity since they were first introduced by Steve Plunket more than a decade ago. The final game will […]
MG Cannon signs green deal with Glasurit
MG Cannon has installed Glasurit’s all-new waterborne basecoat system, Glasurit 100 Line, in all six of its sites in the South West. The Glasurit 100 Line has a VOC value […]
Vella Group acquires Axiom to strengthen footprint
The Vella Group has acquired the Axiom Accident Repair Centres sites in Peterborough and Daventry to strengthen its footprint across the east of England. The move lifts Vella’s total number […]
Whaley Bridge ARC declared first carbon negative bodyshop
Whaley Bridge Accident Repair Centre (WBARC) in Derbyshire has been recognised as the UK’s first carbon negative bodyshop. Working with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR) since 2020, WBARC became the first […]
Industry alliance unveils Automotive Work Experience Week
School of Thought has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Autotech Academy to launch Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24), which will take place from […]
