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Smart workshops key to future

Autodata has revealed that ‘smart workshops’ are the key to the future success of automotive aftermarket service providers. Presenting a seminar at the very first Automechanika Birmingham, Autodata reflected on […]

Preparing for a connected future

There will be more than 22.3 million connected cars on the roads by the end of the year, according to Frost & Sullivan. That is up from 17.8 million last […]

Nissan turns to FCV technology

Nissan says it plans to commercialise a new fuel cell vehicle (FCV) technology in 2020 as part of efforts to develop cleaner cars. In what it claims would be an […]

3M brings BTCC to Goodwood

3M has expanded its presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from 23-26 June. Visitors to its stand will have the chance to see a British Touring […]

Autonomous vehicle sales revised up

The latest forecast from IHS Automotive predicts sales of nearly 21 million autonomous vehicles by 2035, a substantial increase from its previous estimates. Its revised predictions is influenced by recent […]

Corsa sets the standard in May

Vauxhall Corsa was the nation’s fastest selling car last month, taking just 12 days to find a buyer during May. Not only is the car the fastest off the UK’s […]

RHA members back Brexit

More than six in 10 members of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) are backing Brexit, according to a recent survey. It found that 61% believe leaving the European Union (EU) […]

RMI Bodyshops exposes data leaks

RMI Bodyshops (NAB and VBRA) has informed ‘the necessary authorities’ of a potential breach of management system data handling following member reports. In a statement, RMI Bodyshops said that for […]

AutoRaise showcase heads for Rainbow

The second AutoRaise Industry Showcase Event will be hosted by Rainbow Bodyshops at Farnborough on 7 July. Andy Walters, group director of Rainbow Bodyshops, said, ‘We are absolutely delighted to […]

Farécla winners head to Euros

Thanks to Farécla’s G3 Premium football tickets competition, three lucky bodyshop employees are enjoying the Euro 2016 tournament in unique style. The winners: Lee Allen of Mark Allen Cars in […]

Dan’s the man for Glass’s

Dan Parnell has been appointed as head of account management at Glass’s, responsible for customer relationships in the dealer, fleet, manufacturer, bodyshop and insurance sectors. As part of Glass’s continual […]

Revive! recruits franchise director

Cathryn Hayes QFP, a highly respected and influential figure in the franchise industry, has joined Revive! UK as franchise director. The board level post has been created especially for Cathryn, […]