ARC360 conference set to sell out
ARC360’s Future Vehicle Technology themed conference, set to deliver the highest calibre of attendees, contributors and debate in the UK body repair industry event calendar, is set to sell out.
Taking place on Thursday 27 June 2024 at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, the event will provide shared insights, interactive exhibits and networking opportunity for the UK’s key persons of influence from across the UK vehicle incident repair and insurance claims sector.
Bodyshop Briefs
- ARC Group’s Bath site has become an approved MG repairer.
- KC Autos has announced that it has reduced carbon emissions by 28% since achieving PAS2060 certification.
- Axiom Repair Centres in Yaxley has transitioned to the BS10125:2022 standard.
- Devonshire Motors ARC is celebrating topping the BMW/MINI approved network league of 118 repairers, after recently winning the Customer Service Award and securing a 100% audit pass.
- FMG Repair Services has opened a new state-of-the-art site in Chadderton, Greater Manchester.
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Toyota GB ‘real voices’ underpin IMI campaign
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Thatcham Research welcomes Labour’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research, said: “Labour’s ‘Plan for Drivers’ aims to address issues faced by UK motorists such as rising insurance costs, potholes, and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Thatcham Research supports these goals, including Labour’s focus on reducing the cost of car insurance.”
Moped garages visited in drive to tackle ‘crash for cash’ fraud
Five moped garages have been visited by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and the City of London Corporation’s Trading Standards officers as part of the unit’s ongoing work to tackle moped-enabled ‘crash for cash’ fraud.
RWC Training opens doors to students
North Hertfordshire College students from the motor vehicle department benefitted from a tour and practical experience day at the RWC Training facility in Milton Keynes.
Inter-Est announces ERIC partnership
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The AA joins Red Bull Soapbox Race
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NBRA/VBRA completes DEBRA UK charity challenge
Members from the NBRA/VBRA have completed a 53-mile walk and one-mile swim to raise nearly £10,000 for the DEBRA UK charity, which supports those living with epidermolysis bullosa.
VM News
Stellantis unveils multiple software-driven products
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JLR invests £1m to support police tackling vehicle thefts
JLR is investing more than £1m in support of proactive policing to tackle the organised crime groups targeting vehicles in the UK. It will support several police forces with additional, dedicated resources to respond to vehicle thefts in hotspots across the country, as well as a new national policing unit to gather intelligence.
Polestar enhances side-on collision safety features
Polestar 5 has tested a new far-side airbag to prevent injuries caused by head impacts between drivers and passengers following a side-on collision.
XPENG G6 tops range and charging tests
XPENG Motor’s G6 model topped EV range and charging charts at the recent EI Prix NAF Summer Test when it travelled 330 miles on a single charge, while its battery went from 10% to 80% power in just 20 minutes.
BMW unveils in-vehicle 5G solution
BMW has integrated Transatel’s Ubigi personal eSIM solution across its model portfolio, delivering additional infotainment features and unlimited WiFi connectivity using Ubigi’s 5G UK data plan.
Rivian releases new Autonomy Platform
Rivian has unveiled the second generation of its flagship vehicles, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, both of which include the new Rivian Autonomy Platform. Powered by 11 cameras, five radars, and AI prediction technology, the system is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor.
People
- Shaun Hopkins has been appointed Supply Chain Manager at AXA.
- Repairify Europe has appointed Jon Davies as Technical Sales.
- Paul Wilkinson has been named Head of Sales, S&G Response.
- Partly has appointed Chris Setz as Sales Director, EU.
- Richard Barber has been named Bodyshop Manager at Halo ARC.
