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Motorists warned about hiring cars abroad

The BBC reports that motorists going abroad after 8 June are being warned they will need to take a special code with them if they want to hire a car. […]

Supply chain is top worry for manufacturers

Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain disruption as being their greatest cause of concern, according to recent research by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and the business standards company, […]

Who owns a connected vehicle?

Business Insider reports that John Deere, General Motors, and other automotive manufacturers have submitted comments to the US Copyright Office asserting that manufacturers still own connected vehicles even after purchase, […]

EVs offer the ‘quiet life’

According to new research, 70% of motorists believe that a quieter cabin would help improve their mood and reduce stress during the time they spend in the car. The findings […]

Stolen vehicles down 70%

The number of vehicles stolen in England and Wales has fallen by 70% in the past decade, according to data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Latest […]

Consumers value cost over safety

Car manufacturers who produce cheaper cars over more expensive and safer vehicles are likely to see rises in production levels. OSV Ltd’s report finds adults in the UK are more […]

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Scottish JCC site awarded BS10125

Just Car Clinics are delighted to confirm that they have been awarded the British Standard again, this time at their site in Forfar. Forfar, along with Dundee, where brought into […]

New spray booth ups repair ‘tempo’

Ross on Wye-based UK Select Accident Repair Centre (ARC) has recently installed a four bay moveable TEMPO spraybooth from Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL). Within weeks of installing the booth as […]

Ni hao China

IBIS participated in a Chinese accident repair forum which took place at the Sofitel Hyland, Shanghai, highlighting the rapidly changing market within the region. The collision repair industry in China […]

Driving dynamics influence purchasers

Driving dynamics play a huge role in the purchasing decisions of vehicle owners in Europe say Frost & Sullivan. While safety and reliability are top priorities, driving dynamics-related capabilities such […]

Increased demand for British engine exports

230,634 engines made in UK this March, up 0.3% with year-to-date output stable.     Positive month for British engine exports, with overall demand up by 2.7%.     Bright future for […]