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On Demand webinARC – Next Generation: 1.30pm Wednesday 24 August
During this ARC360 On Demand webinARC we look at how the industry is working in attracting new demographics, generations and skillsets by catching up with those at the very forefront of the change – the next generation.
Hoe earns BRIT award
Body Repair Industry Trailblazer (BRIT) has appointed Steve Hoe as its new Chair.
BRIT is the group formed by AutoRaise and Collision Repair Sector Group to manage the continued development of the five new apprentice standards they created – paint, panel, MET, accident repair and VDA.
Technology to make major impacts
Tesla has proclaimed that a future with zero accidents is not a stretch of the imagination, and that its engineers are already working towards achieving it.
Speaking to delegates during a ‘Future of Motor Claims’ panel debate at the inaugural Motor Claims Showcase event, delivered by ARC360 and ILC at the CBS Arena, Coventry in June, Craig Plant, Business Operations Manager, EMEA Body Repair, Tesla said the end-goal is to reach a point where there are no more accidents on the road, no injuries and no deaths.
Dealers facing growing competition
The latest blog from automotive research and strategy organisation ICDP has warned dealerships that they could find themselves competing with independent bodyshops for work in the future.
Written after a conversation with Fix Auto UK Managing Director Ian Pugh, ICDP said that insurers are increasingly competing for customers in areas other than price, and in many cases that means allowing drivers to choose where they get their car repaired.
Geach leads convoy of Driver Academy graduates
Copart has celebrated its first Driver Academy graduate.
Luke Geach from its Bristol Operation Centre has become the first colleague to complete the course, which was introduced in January in partnership with carbon neutral training provider HGVC with the goal of delivering 100 fully-trained drivers in its first year.
Semiconductor shortages stall sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported another mixed month for the automotive industry, with new car registrations down nine per cent in July and the light commercial vehicle market falling 20.7%.
New registrations totalled 112,162 units, making it the fifth month of consecutive decline, while the LCV market fell for the seventh month in a row to 12,243 units.
Gemini celebrates ADAS-approved apprentices
Two more Gemini apprentices have made the grade with Rotherham-based pair Sam and Joe achieving ADAS certification. They completed their training at the GQA-approved Automotive Training Solutions centre.
Team building
Salvage and green parts provider Charles Trent has announced 12 new recruits joining its state-of-the-art Poole facility. They will work in across all areas of the business.
Neil Joslin, Chief Operating Officer, said, “It’s great to be building the very best team for our new, ground-breaking facility.”
ILC Industry Leader Interview
This week we catch up with Stuart Markham, Managing Director, Motor Claims, Claims Consortium Group
Enterprise enhances New Zealand operations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has signed a new partnership deal with New Zealand-based GO Rentals. As part of the deal GO rentals is now able to operate the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rentals and Alamo Rent-A-Car brands in the country.
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ARC360 Podcast with Matthew Stansfield, Davies Group
In this episode, we speak with Matthew Stansfield, operations director – claims solutions, Davies Group who provides a fascinating insight into how the world of engineering is evolving – from day-to-day value add processes and procedures, to more involved investigative work and specialist requirements.
