Bodyshop Briefs
- Steer Automotive Group has unveiled its first purpose-built electric vehicle repair site, Steer Electric Eastleigh.
- The collaboration between Gemini Accident Repair Group, Mac Tools UK, and Emtec Colleges will announce the winners of the MacNIFICENT Toolbox Design Competition shortly.
- Adlington-based ST Accident Repair Centre has been awarded the BSI Kitemark Accreditation for vehicle damage repair.
- Silvester Crash Repair has achieved carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060.
- Whaley Bridge ARC has taken delivery of its new KECO Glue Pull Repair System.
- Brandon Accident Repair has become a Tesla approved bodyshop.
- Steer Automotive Group has achieved carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS2060 for the second year in a row after reducing CO2 emissions by an additional 5.3%
- In collaboration with Emtec Colleges, Steer Automotive Group has welcomed 60 more apprentices to the group.
- Greg Biggam Accident Repair Centre has passed its first unannounced BS 10125 Kitemark audit.
- Thatcham Research hosted the AutoRaise trustee board for a day of learning and insights.
Industry News
Matt Freeman of cap hpi delivers keynote address
The used car market, electric vehicles, and new technologies were the subject of a keynote address delivered by Matt Freeman, Managing Consultant, cap hpi, at ARC360’s Future Vehicle Technology themed conference.
Enterprise Repair Partner Event 2024: A showcase of innovation and partnership
The third annual Enterprise Repair Partner Event took place on 11 July 2024 at the prestigious Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth marking the second consecutive year the venue has hosted this key gathering. Attended by industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders, the event highlighted the innovations, challenges, and successes within the vehicle repair and mobility sector. ARC360 was on hand to find out more.
Motor conference set to explore key market dynamics
ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference 2024 is set to explore the key market dynamics shaping the motor insurance claims sector in 2024 and beyond.
Themed ‘Preparing for a better tomorrow’, the event takes place on Thursday 3 October at the UK’s highest event space – Landing Forty-Two in the Leadenhall Building London.
Thatcham Research sets government seven challenges
Thatcham Research is asking the new government to address seven key areas of concern within the automotive sector, including skills, autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and cyber security.
SYNETIQ and cap hpi agree salvage data deal
Vehicle remarketing and salvage company SYNETIQ has signed a data deal with vehicle provenance check company cap hpi to provide customers with information around total losses.
Premiums fall for second successive quarter
Comprehensive car insurance premiums fell six per cent, or £59, between April and June this year, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW.
Home and motor insurance show resilience after IT outage
Consumer Intelligence has reported that the insurance industry has shown considerable resilience and is recovering after the largest IT outage in history.
LKQ Europe sets concept network target of 10,000 workshops
Leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, services and solutions in Europe, LKQ Europe, has launched a central workshop concept hub to bring its 16 concept brands closer together.
Ageas reveals new crash for cash scam targeting van drivers
Ageas has identified a worrying new trend of so called ‘crash for cash’ scams involving vans and mopeds. This new type of fraud sees moped-riders deliberately manoeuvring their vehicles into the path of reversing vans.
AND-E acquires assets of Nukula
AND-E, the captive insurer for the Toyota and Lexus brands through its subsidiary business Toyota Insurance Management (TIM), has acquired the trading assets of Nukula, the former administrator for Toyota and Lexus add-on insurance products in the UK.
One in ten motorists have had a collision while driving abroad
New research from Aviva reveals that almost one in seven motorists have had an incident abroad with 11% experiencing a collision while driving overseas.
ADAS market to swell by £26.2bn in four years
The size of the global ADAS market is expected to grow by £26.2bn from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio.
£350m sale of PI group in the offing as turnover and profit soar
Private-equity backed personal injury business Winn Group has reported soaring revenue and profit amid talk that it is to be sold for £350m.
Rooster attempts to disrupt UK motor market
UK insurtech motor provider Rooster is looking at new ways to target the younger generation of drivers with innovative policies.
WhoCanFixMyCar rebrands to FixMyCar
The UK’s largest online marketplace for car repairs & maintenance, WhoCanFixMyCar, has rebranded to FixMyCar.
Perfect Paint flourishes in ITAS audit
ITAS has recently carried out a successful audit of Perfect Paint Centre Milton Keynes on behalf of the Honda and Mazda brands.
Todd Engineering upgrades Zeus spraybooth
Todd Engineering has announced an upgrade to its Zeus all-electric spraybooth, which offers advanced technology for efficient and eco-friendly curing.
Vector Group acquires vehicle measurement tech manufacturer CSM
CSM Computer-Systeme-Messtechnik, a manufacturer of networked measurement technology and data loggers for vehicles and test benches, has been acquired by software specialist Vector Informatik.
Car-O-Liner hosts ADAS awareness day for NBRA
Car-O-Liner proudly hosted an ADAS Awareness Day on behalf of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) at their UK headquarters.
Vehicle theft remains at 15-year high according to Government statistics
The number of vehicles stolen in the UK remains at a record high level, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
VM News
VW and Xpeng pursue electric dreams
Volkswagen and Chinese EV pure play start-up Xpeng have entered into a new agreement to jointly develop electric architecture based on Volkswagen’s China Main (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platforms.
ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
Car makers including Renault, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Ford and Toyota are falling far behind targets for the UK’s ZEV Mandate, which requires 22% of this year’s sales to be of zero-emission models.
Mercedes-AMG reorganises its GT Sport division
Mercedes‑AMG has taken groundbreaking measures to strategically reorganise its motorsport division to meet future requirements and plans.
Toyota joins Coca-Cola in hydrogen fuel cell testing
Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations.
End of an era at Bentley
Bentley Motors is celebrating production of the last hand-built, high performance 12-cylinder engine at the company’s UK headquarters in Crewe.
People
- Craig Brooks has been named Technical Director – Motor TPA at Davies.
- SATA has expanded its technical team with the appointment of Terry Oxley as Sales & Technical Manager for The Midlands.
- Tony Fearon has joined Vertu Accident Repair Centre Nottingham.
- Shaun Hopkins, Supply Chain Manager at AXA, is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support through an all-day darts event.
