RAC trials renewable HVO fuel in recovery trucks
The RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to reduce carbon […]
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UK’s first EV battery recycling site unveiled
Altilium has unveiled a new state-of-the-art EV battery recycling plant in Plymouth. The cutting-edge 18,000-sqft facility, the first of its kind in the UK, will create a raft of new […]
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching under new stewardship
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching today (Monday, 11 November) with the aim of delivering bespoke recruitment and retention solutions for UK bodyshops. Following a short hiatus after the passing of founder […]
OMODA&JAECOO partners with Thatcham to optimise insurability
OMODA&JAECOO has introduced more than 90 insurance companies to its product line-up to highlight ease of repair and ready parts availability for its growing range of vehicles on sale in […]
IMI survey urges members to share views on automotive skills
As part of its commitment to attract and retain automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy Consultation, and is urging its […]
NFDA welcomes growth of UK used car market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the UK’s used car market rose 4.3% in the third quarter of the year. The reported growth meant that […]
A third of parents committing motor insurance fraud
More than a third of UK parents are guilty of motor insurance fraud, according to new research by Co.Compare Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,705 drivers has revealed that 35% […]
Car finance market enjoys bouyant autumn – FLA
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported a rise in the consumer car finance market, with new business volumes up by four per cent year-on-year in September. Meanwhile, new […]
New Roadworks Bill proposed to ease traffic congestion
A new Roadworks Bill will come before MPs next summer intended to cut congestion on UK roads by giving councils greater powers to monitor roadworks. The Bill, put forward by […]
Stellantis chooses Vizion to provide accident management services
Stellantis UK has announced that Vizion Network will be the sole provider of accident management services to the nine brands served by the vehicle manufacturer’s Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme in […]
3M and Axalta collaborate on new refinish training content
3M and Axalta are collaborating to introduce a new automotive refinish training content series. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to help technicians and bodyshops improve […]
Chery sales surge on the back of European expansion
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has reported a 205% increase in electric vehicle sales so far this year. It has sold 403,118 EV units, with growth driven largely by expansion into […]
