ARC360 Conference 2025 set to unite industry leaders
More than 25 leading insurer brands, over 100 key repairers, 10 vehicle manufacturers and an extensive cross-section of the automotive claims supply chain will converge on the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Thursday 22 May for the ARC360 Conference 2025 — widely anticipated as one of the sector’s most influential events of the year. Read more
Steer Automotive Group has officially opened its new flagship site in Farnham, expanding its luxury repair capabilities across Surrey and the south of England. Read more
Pennings Group, Leighton Buzzard has been awarded an Enterprise Customer Service Award.
Komoo has officially opened the doors to Komoo Aberdeen – its 19th branch, third site opening of 2025, and fourth location in Scotland.
Gemini Accident Repair Centres Ltd has welcomed the 11th cohort to its Multiskilled Apprenticeship Prorgramme.
Halo ARC has opened its 35th accident repair centre in Newport, Wales.
Accident Express Group, Rugby has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of continuous BS10125 Kitemark certification.
KC Autos Winsford recently achieved 100% pass rate on its BS10125 audit.
Robinson’s Bodyshop, Aberdeen has recently achieved its BS10125 Kitemark audit.
PJB Accident Repair Ltd has passed its BS10125 Kitemark audit.
XL Motors has launched a new company video, giving an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Autoglass has become the official vehicle glass partner for VMS Automotive Group.
ITAS has extended its partnerships with Mercedes and Volkswagen Group until 2030.
Phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and supporting the ZEV transition: summary of responses and joint government response
Last year, over 381,000 electric cars were sold in the UK – more than any country in Europe, and the third highest number of any country in the world. The British public is embracing the move to electric vehicles, benefitting from the cheaper running costs, cleaner air and quieter neighbourhoods that these vehicles bring. Read more
BYD UK Sells More Cars In Q1 2025 Than Whole Of 2024
YD has set a new sales record in the UK, selling 9,271 cars in Q1 alone. This achievement is not only BYD UK’s most successful quarter since the company introduced passenger cars in March 2023, but also means the company sold more cars in the most recent quarter than the whole of 2024 combined. Read more
BYD targets end users for UK fleet sales
BYD UK sales and marketing director Steve Beattie spoke at the launch of the Sealion 7 about the changes he’s made since joining last November, and the fleet opportunity moving forward. Read more
Stellantis Reports Q1 2025 Consolidated Shipment Estimates of 1.2 Million Units Globally, -9% Y-o-Y
Stellantis N.V. today published global quarterly consolidated shipment estimates and provided commentary on related business trends. The term “shipments” describes the volume of vehicles delivered to dealers, distributors, or directly from the Company to retail and fleet customers, which drive revenue recognition. Read more
Polestar 3 SUV sets the standard for child safety
As Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continue to grow in popularity, accounting for 54 per cent of new cars sold around the world last year, with families in particular attracted to their perceived practicality and safety, the Polestar 3 has set a new standard for child safety. Read more
XPENG rolls out major global software update with XOS 5.6
XPENG has launched a major over-the-air software update, XOS 5.6, as part of its continued commitment to enhancing the intelligent driving experience for global users.
The latest version of XPENG’s in-car operating system introduces improvements to its core driver assistance and charging technologies, reinforcing the brand’s position as a leader in connected mobility. Read more
Uncertain future for motor claims market as key trends collide
The UK motor claims market is navigating an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape, with a host of interdependent trends making future forecasting more difficult than ever, according to Paul Sell, Director at Trend Tracker. Read more
Repair sector urged to act now to secure apprenticeship talents
As exam season nears, vehicle repair employers are being urged to act fast to secure the best young talent through apprenticeships before the summer rush. According to Apprenticeship Central, a surge in student interest means businesses that recruit early will be best placed to attract high-quality candidates. Read more
Aviva detected 14% more claims fraud in 2024
Aviva reported a 14% increase in the number of claims it declined due to fraud in 2024, uncovering more than 12,700 suspect claims worth £127m – equivalent to 35 bogus claims a day totalling around £349,000. Read more
Fleets face dramatically higher crash repair costs, especially for EVs
France: An independent new study exposes the dramatic increase in crash repair costs and the higher cost of repairing electric vehicles. Both of these inflationary pressures will drive up fleet insurance premiums. Read more
UK’s best auto apprentices selected for Squad UK for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
The very best auto apprentices are setting out on ‘the road to Shanghai’, in an intrepid bid to do the UK proud on the international stage at the next WorldSkills Competition. Known as the ‘skills olympics’, it will be held in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2026. Read more
The Green Parts Specialists open delivery hub in South of England
The UK’s leading green parts supplier, The Green Parts Specialists (GPS) have opened a new delivery hub in Newbury, further expanding their distribution network and delivering significant environmental benefits. Read more
IMI urges Government support for automotive sector workforce and skills requirements
“The government’s announcement on 6th April 2025, outlining adjustments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and the delay to the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales, offers welcome clarity for UK automotive manufacturers and the wider supply chain,” said Sarah Sillars, Interim CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Read more
Police seize 173 uninsured vehicles in crackdown
Police have made 69 arrests and seized vehicles in a six month operation in the Thames Valley. Operation Scalis involved local neighbourhood and roads policing teams using ANPR technology. Read more
Auto Shanghai 2025: trinamiX showcases premium health and safety features for drivers and passengers
trinamiX will present the Invisible Biometric Sensing Display at Auto Shanghai 2025. It detects occupants and tracks their vital signs using a camera and a laser dot projector installed behind the dashboard display. Read more
Mirka introduces a new era of sanding
Mirka UK is launching Iridium Soft, heralding a new era of sanding. The flexible film on a soft foam backing is designed for dry use, optimised for high-performance fine sanding by machine or hand in industrial manufacturing (AOEM) where quality and consistency are critical, with a construction that balances flexibility, precision and efficiency. Read more
Comment: Thatcham Research advocates for battery standards and skills development in UK’s ZEV transition
The UK’s only not-for-profit automotive risk intelligence centre, Thatcham Research, recently engaged with the Government’s consultation on phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars. Read more
Calling automotive employers: Get involved in Automotive Work Experience Week
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), School of Thought Automotive and Autotech Academy launch first Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24) – 15th – 19th April 2024. Read more
Jamie Gibbs has been promoted to Head of Strategic Relationships at Solera Holdings.
National Windscreens has appointed Andy Hodge and Phil Homer. They join following the acquisition of Autoglazing, the windscreen repair and replacement specialists in Cambridge. Read more
Team members at Indasa UK are taking part in a 100k challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
