ARC360 Conference 2025: industry giants to gather at the British Motor Museum
The ARC360 Conference 2025, set to take place on Thursday, 22 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, is poised to be one of the most influential gatherings in the motor claims and vehicle repair sector this year. Read more
Fix Auto UK has become the first organisation in the vehicle repair sector to simultaneously secure both ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications. Read more
Congratulations to the 2024 Stellantis Audatex Estimator of the Year – Central Region Winners: 1st Place: Paul Berry, Perfect Finish Ltd; 2nd Place: Phil Sedgwick, M&M Group/Fix Auto Stoke; 3rd Place: John Holmes, James Alpe Ltd
HB Accident Repair’s new site in Ellemere Port haspassed it’s stage 2 BSI Kitemark audit with a 100% score.
Nova Automotive Group has announced its third and newest site in Cambridge is officially open.
Northern Accident Repair has moved into its new, 19,000sqft Rochdale site.
Chris Roberts has been promoted to Bodyshop Site Manager at Komoo Thorne.
Fix Auto UK marked its 20th anniversary with a spectacular awards ceremony during the 2025 National Conference held at The Vox in Birmingham. Read more
Brits enjoy greenest ever car choice with record two in five models available as battery electric
UK motorists are able to enjoy the best-ever choice of zero emission models, with two in five now available as battery electric, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Thanks to massive, sustained investment by manufacturers, car buyers can choose from more than 130 BEVs, up from 102 last year, while there are also over 100 plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and nearly 50 hybrids (HEV), meaning four out of five cars models are available with electrified powertrains. Read more
JLR delivers strong full year performance
Adrian Mardell, Chief Executive Officer, JLR: “JLR has ended the year with strong annual and quarterly earnings, including delivering our tenth consecutive profitable quarter and our net debt zero target. We have achieved record sales of Defender, revealed the stunning Jaguar Type 00 and we are preparing to launch the wonderful Range Rover Electric.” Read more
New Genesis Electrified GV70: a luxury SUV evolution
Genesis has underlined the technological innovations of the new Electrified GV70, marking a bold evolution of the popular all-electric luxury SUV. Advanced safety systems including Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 and Forward Collision Assist offer an enhanced level of precision and safety for all occupants. This package of driver assistance technologies also now features Hand On Detection (HOD), which increases safety through accurate detection of the human touch on the steering wheel. Read more
XPENG partners with Plugsurfing to secure powerful charging network
XPENG, a globally-orientated high-tech automotive company, has partnered strategically with Plugsurfing, one of Europe’s largest EV charging service provider, to access over 940,000 charging points across 27 countries – creating a powerful, transcontinental charging network that links Europe and Asia. Read more
Standards for pedestrian protection could be at risk
Road safety should not be compromised as a result of automotive trade negotiations. Ahead of the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit of transport minsters next week in Germany, the road safety community has written to Dr. Juan Carlos Muñoz, who holds the current presidency, with a call to action on levelling up vehicle safety standards. Global NCAP is proud to be a signatory. Read more
Motor claims hit record high in Q1
Motor insurers paid out a record £3.2bn in car insurance claims in the first quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly payout since records began in 2013, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Read more
Aviva / Direct Line merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Aviva plc of Direct Line Insurance Group plc. Read more
Don’t get it ghosted! New drivers warned of rise in fake car insurance deals on social media
Young drivers are encouraged to watch out for bogus car insurance deals being sold online by fraudsters known as ‘Ghost Brokers’, which are on-the-rise and can leave victims out of pocket and facing criminal consequences for driving uninsured. Read more
Allianz turns to Spotify for new campaign that encourages safer driving
Allianz has launched a new data-driven initiative on Spotify that encourages motorists to drive more safely – simply by changing the beat of their music. ‘Seat Belters’ is a free in-app experience for Spotify users that creates a personalised playlist featuring songs that have lower beats per minute (BPM). Read more
The upskilling imperative: Required at scale for the future of work
Amid overall uncertainty, including about the future that AI will bring, two things are clear. One, jobs and occupations will change as new technologies are used to handle and support more tasks. Read more
Security surprise: Thieves now targeting parking sensors and airbags
Car thieves are now targeting parts such as parking sensors and airbags as the black market for stolen car parts thrives. The theft of parking sensors quadrupled in 2024 as car criminals move to stealing car components rather than taking the vehicles themselves. Read more
ILC gearing up for Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025
ILC’s first-ever Mobility in Insurance Conference, set for Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon will explore the key topics influencing the industry. Read more
Peter Gardner is starting a new role as Training Manager at Big Motoring World Group
Sarah Amos has started a new position as Non Executive Director at Thatcham Research
Wayne Lawlor has started a new role as Fleet Contracts Manager at Dawson Group
Sarah Drake is now Head of Programme Development and Management at NAVA
Steve Brett has joined Core Diagnostics, covering the South of England
Myles Homewood has started a new position as Head of Operations at ANSA Claims.
Zoe Davison has started a new role as Insurance Repair & Claims Product Manager at Motability Operations Ltd.
Ben Shearer has joined Admiral Pioneer as a Senior Motor Fleet Underwriter.
Steven Williams has started a new role as Interim Partnerships Director at Cavefish AI.
Michael Routley has started a new position as Motor Forensic Collison Investigator at GBB (UK) Ltd
Charles Pugh (Glass) Ltd has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art glass distribution centre at Trafford Park in Manchester.
Dr Werner Tietz will assume the additional role of Head of Group Research and Development at the Volkswagen Group as of 1 July 2025, alongside his responsibilities as Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development at SEAT S.A
Geely Auto Group has announced the appointment of Alex Nan as CEO of Geely Auto International Corporation
