Karl Vella acquires fifth bodyshop
Accident repair company The Karl Vella Group, based in Lancashire, has announced the acquisition of its fifth bodyshop. The bodyshop, in Workington, Cumbria, had previously been trading as Millican Motors […]
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Tesla announces ‘auto-steering’ plans
The boss of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has stated that a software update to Tesla’s Model S vehicles, coming in three months’ time, will give them ‘auto-steering’ capabilities. Speaking at […]
Vauxhall develops eye-tracking technology
Opel/Vauxhall has announced it is developing its third generation of automotive adaptive lighting, with its new eye-tracking technology. Opel/Vauxhall has announced a third generation of automotive adaptive lighting, that will […]
Coalition demands better cycling infrastructure
According to Financial Times, a coalition of UK businesses, including Sky and GlaxoSmithKline, has called for increased national spending on cycling infrastructure. The intervention from the companies — along with […]
Globaljig takes to US market
A UK bodyshop equipment supplier has supplied Queen City Autorebuild, of Wisconsin in the US, with the latest model in the Globaljig Super Rotax chassis repair range. Super Rotax is […]
Rarities gather for restoration show
Rare cars that have been restored by classic enthusiasts will gather at the NEC’s Restoration & Classic Car Show, held in Birmingham on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. Over […]
Agila named as most reliable car
British and French brands produce Europe’s most reliable cars, according to the latest research by Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index. With the 85th Geneva Motor Show displaying the latest automotive technology […]
CMA publishes final motor insurance order
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a final order, which sets out how changes resulting from its investigation into private motor insurance will be introduced and monitored. In […]
Industry responds to the Budget
As George Osborne delivers his sixth Budget as chancellor, bodyshop has rounded-up some of the latest industry responses. Key announcements from the Budget include: – £100m funding for autonomous vehicles […]
Tracking could combat revenue loss
Tracking of rental car fleets and credit hire organisation-owned (CHO) vehicles could help claw back up to 10% of revenue according to In-Car Cleverness. Vehicles owned by CHOs and rental […]
