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Allianz and LV partnership completes

Allianz Group and Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LV=) have completed the first stage in the creation of their joint venture and strategic partnership. Allianz Group has acquired a 49% stake […]

Fire engulfs 1,400 vehicles

An estimated 1,400 vehicles were destroyed in a ‘ferocious’ blaze which engulfed the multi-storey car park in King’s Dock – next to the Liverpool Echo Arena – on New Year’s […]

Tests show G-force increase

Crash tests have revealed that a Honda Fit repaired outside of OEM parameters exerted higher G-forces and increased Head Injury Criterion (HIC) scores than a ‘control’ Honda Fit. The data […]

Police rack up £16k repair bill

Police Scotland has paid almost £16,000 in the last three years to fix vehicles damaged on the force’s own property in Dundee, according to Evening Telegraph. Information obtained by the […]

Classic market in fine health

International Car Auctioneers Coys predict that 2018 will see new participants in the classic car market and that the outlook is optimistic. Chris Routledge, CEO at the auction house said, […]

Michael Stewart joins Hyundai

Hyundai Motor has appointed Michael Stewart as new fleet director to oversee the brand’s strategy and direction in the UK’s competitive fleet and business sector. Michael boasts more than 17 […]

Qube boss awarded MBE

Debbie Gardiner, executive chairman of training provider Qube Learning, has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours list for her work in the FE and charity sector. Debbie, who […]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Everyone here at Plenham Ltd would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers, sponsors and supporters for a fabulous 2017, and wish you and your families a […]

Fix Auto Newbury revamps business

Headley Bodyshop, now trading as Fix Auto Newbury, has undergone a complete makeover since joining the network back in September. Business owners, Frazer Phipps and Ivan Simonowski, who have owned […]

AW supports homeless charity

After opening their doors as a collection point for donations following the devastating Grenfell Tower tragedy, AW Repair Group have this week transported three vehicle loads to The Nomad Trust. The […]

Sika signs with Grove

Sika Ltd has signed a ‘preferred partner’ agreement with Grove Group. The move will see the Swiss-based specialty chemicals company’s products distributed in the UK via Grove Group, which celebrated […]

Tracy Law Firm tests scenario

The Tracy Law Firm has conducted the first of three IIHS moderate-overlap crash tests designed to simulate collision repair conditions following a $42m lawsuit earlier this year. The move follows […]