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Key leadership appointments at RAA

After celebrating a tremendous first decade in January 2015 as an influential automotive consortium, the Retail Automotive Alliance has announced two new appointments; John Matthews and Paul Knight, who are […]

FIX AUTO UK’S growth continues

Fix Auto UK has further increased its foothold in the North West of England with Wilson & Co of Bolton becoming the latest bodyshop to join the network. Now operating […]

Making road cycling safer

A new start-up company, Lumos, is being propelled into the spotlight with its ‘Next Generation Bicycle Helmet’, thanks to a Kickstarter campaign and sharing on social media. The hi-tech Lumos cycle […]

BMW world first with new hydrogen station

The BMW Group has installed the first hydrogen station worldwide with two types of refuelling technology. The latest move by the BMW Group and TOTAL will take forward the development […]

Growing fear of keyless car theft

Stolen vehicle recovery expert TRACKER has revealed that 70% of people would not consider purchasing a keyless car due to fears over its security. The research follows recent Met data […]

NAMA Report June 2015

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) published its monthly market report today for June 2015. The report shows that the average sale price in June increased by £98 on […]

Fleet managers turn to telematics

FMG has seen an increasing number of fleet operators and insurers turning to driver behaviour focused telematics, as they proactively seek to substantially reduce fleet operating costs and increase driver […]

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Craft and VDA finalists announced

bodyshop has announced the finalists in this year’s bodyshop/Thatcham Craft Awards, as well as the front-runners in the IAEA sponsored bodyshop VDA of the Year category. Following an online assessment and practical […]

LPG incentives could help save lives

The re-introduction of the London congestion charge exemption for vehicles powered by autogas LPG and incentives to convert to vehicles to the alternative fuel, could help to save the lives […]

Standox offers summer tips

Standox has issued a number of tips to ensure that the recent hot temperatures, coupled with either increased or very low humidity, do not stand in the way of achieving […]

Nissan announces top shops

Nissan has revealed the finalists in its Bodyshop of the Year Competition 2015 as well the winners of its BASF Paint Challenge 2015. Nissan has revealed the top five bodyshops […]

L&I Eaton adopts Ascribe

ACIS’ web-based Ascribe technology has been adopted into three L&I Eaton sites, with the remaining three sites scheduled to be implemented over the coming months. L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres […]