Brothers Dan and Ashley Mustoe have opened their second Fix Auto UK repair centre, honouring the promise they made upon joining The Group less than 12 months ago.
iRG Repair Group’s state-of-the-art Cardiff repair facility has received its updated BSI Kitemark certification, officially approving it for structural aluminium repairs.
XL Motors has demonstrated an eight per cent reduction in absolute emissions and a 12% reduction in emissions intensity during its recent PAS 2060 audit.
Grainger Motor Group has opened its sixth Kia showroom in Stapleford, Cambridgeshire.
Dawsongroup has adopted epyx’s 1link Service Network to manage service, maintenance and repair (SMR) for its 13,000-van fleet.
Core Diagnostics has been presented with its IMI Approved Training Centre Award.
Revive! Auto Innovations has delivered just under £24m in network sales during 2024, up 13% year-on-year.
Vehicle production down in January as sector faces global headwinds
UK vehicle production declined by 17.7% in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for a total of 78,012 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance follows a bumper January last year, when car and CV output surged by 21.0% and 27.5% respectively, and reflects weakness in key markets, notably the EU, China and the UK itself, combined with planned model changeovers. Full story
Faster and further than any Volvo car before: new ES90 adds 300km in 10 minutes and goes 700km on one charge
How about a new, fully electric Volvo car that can go just that little bit further with less charging time? The upcoming Volvo ES90 does exactly that, thanks to our new 800V technology which makes its debut in our latest fully electric model. Full story
Stellantis publishes full year 2024 results
Stellantis has reported that annual net revenues last year were £129.7bn, a 17% fall on 2023, while net profits were down 70% to £4.5bn. John Elkann, Chairman, said, “We are firmly focused on gaining market share and improving financial performance as 2025 progresses.” Full story
Aston Martin to cut 170 jobs in cost-cutting drive
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is planning to cut 170 jobs in a bid to drive down costs and turnaround a struggling share price. The plans involve axing five per cent of its global workforce, which it estimates will save around £25m. Full story
Maextro S800 luxury sedan released in China as Maybach rival with 6C charging
The Maextro S800 luxury sedan was officially released in China as the domestic rival for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. The S800 has all-electric or range-extended powertrain options, 32 ADAS sensors, and up to 635 kW (852 hp). Full story
Stellantis expands its Eurorepar parts range
Following the successful launch of Eurorepar Body Parts last year, Stellantis has announced that the range has been extended with an additional 20 new bumpers and 14 front grilles. This brings the total number of Eurorepar body parts available to 254, covering a wide range of popular models across the Stellantis passenger car and commercial vehicle brands. Full story
BMW delays electric Mini over ‘uncertainty’
BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant. The vehicle manufacturer said “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry” had led to its decision to pause work on the £600m upgrade of its plant in Cowley. Full story
Dacia announces a sub-£15k electric city car
Dacia has announced it will be bringing a budget-friendly new city electric vehicle specifically designed for Europe. Bosses promised the yet-to-be-named EV will cost less than £15,000 and be available in just 16 months – meaning it should be here in 2026. Full story
ILC forges partnership with BTCC rising star
ILC, in collaboration with Ben Taylor, Business Development Director – Verisk Claims (Automated Insurance Solutions), has forged an exciting partnership with BTCC rising star Ronan Pearson for the 2025 season. Full story
New Generation interview: Jack Meekings, Head of Network, Engineering and Audit, Innovation Group
Here, we talk to Jack Meekings about how a casual enquiry about Saturday work ignited a long and varied career in the industry, and what impact he thinks Chinese models will have on automotive claims and repairs. Full story
Survey unveils key barriers to employing apprentices
A recent survey conducted by Apprenticeship Central has highlighted the primary obstacles businesses face when considering apprenticeships with the most common being a lack of time for training, concerns about cost and difficulty finding suitable candidates. Full story
New legislation on theft devices marks important step in vehicle security evolution, says Thatcham Research
The UK’s leading automotive risk intelligence organisation, Thatcham Research, welcomes the government’s new Crime and Policing Bill targeting electronic devices used in vehicle theft, while emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal operations. Full story
Car repair costs accelerate to ‘all time high’
The rising cost of car repairs is hitting consumers and repairers hard according to Warranty company AutoProtect which said its average warranty claim in 2024 was £502.07, up 9% year-on-year. AutoProtect cited the Motor Ombudsman’s latest annual survey of vehicle repairers, more than half of repairers expect motorists to reduce essential repairs to save money. Full story
Inspiring the Next Generation at ‘Future First’ Insight Day
Auto Windscreens recently opened its doors to 15 Level 1 students from Chesterfield College for its inaugural ‘Future First’ Insight Day, held during National Apprenticeship Week. The event was organised in partnership with social mobility charity, Future First, to encourage young people to explore career opportunities in the automotive sector. Full story
Local authorities need more funding to improve road safety
Government recently pledged an additional £1.6bn to tackle the pothole plague that some are calling a “national embarrassment”. However, this won’t begin to put a dent in the backlog of potholes that plague the nation as it’s estimated that £15.6bn is needed to repair the local road network. Zurich reported a 19% increase in damage-related claims last year, with potholes causing £2.6m worth of damage to vehicles. Full story
New car registrations down 2.6% in January; EVs take 15% market share
In January, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up 15% of the market share, up from the low baseline of comparison of 10.9% in January 2024. Hybrid-electric vehicles surged ahead, commanding nearly 34.9% of the market and becoming again the first most preferred choice among EU car buyers. Meanwhile, the combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 39.4% in January 2025, down from 48.7% one year ago. Full story
£120m to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes
Drivers, cabbies and businesses are set to benefit from £120 million in government funding to make the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis easier, faster and cheaper. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood confirmed that the department is extending the Plug-in van grant for another year, to help van drivers and businesses transition to zero emission vehicles. Full story
The IGA seeks industry input ahead of crucial meeting
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on independent garage owners and operators to provide critical input ahead of a key meeting regarding the long-standing MOT fee freeze and the financial impact of the recent Autumn Budget. The IGA has been invited to discuss these pressing issues at a meeting on 11March, with the office of Lilian Greenwood MP. Full story
Ross Pengilly has started a new position as Director of Automotive Industry Solutions at Powerverse.
Mike Slater has taken on a new role as Head of Network for Blackthorn Repair Management.
Plasnomic, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to revolutionising plastic repairs in the collision industry, is proud to announce Brian Driehost as CEO.
FAI Automotive has appointed Lewis Wykes as Head of Sales (UK and Ireland).
The former chief executive of the National Transport Authority Anne Graham has been appointed chair of the Road Safety Authority.
Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Axel Dewitz as Board Member for Finance and IT.
First Line has welcomed Kevin Neaverson as Commercial Director.
Audatex UK has restructured its crash repair team with the appointment of Joe Baynham to the BDM role.
Tim Moss has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
