Plug in to the EV-olution!
Just days remain before ARC360’s specialist electric vehicle (EV) event, which takes place on Tuesday 4 July at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry.
The event, which will feature experts from across the vehicle incident repair supply chain, will address the impact of EVs on FNOL, repair capabilities, cost inflation, skillset requirements, health & safety, repairability, replacement vehicles and end-of-life vehicle management.
Talking sense with Chris Mcilduff
Chris Mcilduff, Chief Customer Officer at Davies Consulting, has highlighted how technology combined with the human touch can deliver excellence in customer journeys.
Speaking during ARC360’s latest podcast, he also explained how processes and training can directly improve customer support.
Production continues upwards momentum
UK car production rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, up 26.9% year on year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Meanwhile, UK commercial vehicle manufacturing grew 36.9% in May.
BASF closes EV battery loop with new site
BASF has opened Europe’s first co-located centre of battery material production and battery recycling.
Based in Germany, the facility will produce high-performance cathode materials and also serve as a battery recycling plant.
Ben celebrates World Wellbeing Week
Automotive charity Ben has emphasised how good mental and physical health can both influence and be influenced by wellbeing.
To mark World Wellbeing Week, Ben has urged colleagues in the automotive industry to take care of their health and wellbeing as the industry and wider workplace undergoes a significant transformation.
Centre of Excellence set for expansion
The WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence is expanding. It will now be open to all Further Education (FE) Colleges, independent training providers, and Higher Educational Institutions throughout the UK and is expected to benefit more than 140,000 young individuals and nearly 5,000 educators over the next three years.
What’s shaping claims and repairs in 2023?
The automotive repair and motor claims landscape has been shifting substantially for the last four years. Covid was a key driver in this transition, with inflation, skills shortages and supply chain challenges – not to mention changing customer habits – only accelerating the evolution.
In this article, we speak to ILC partners e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management and Repairify to find out how they are adapting to meet new demands and satisfy customers.
The IMI secures EV training contract in China
The IMI has announced a new collaboration with the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security to train teachers and students at Shandong Polytechnic and Technician College in EV technology.
Repairability critical to car design
Thatcham Research has said that prioritising repair in car design principles is essential for improving the total cost of ownership and sustainability outcomes.
It is encouraging manufacturers to collaborate with it to find design solutions to support repairs and reduce the pressure on repair networks.
Repairify achieves ISO 14001 certification
Repairify sites Luton and Peterlee have both been awarded ISO 14001 certification, which sets out the standard for an environmental management system.
The two sites are the first within the Repairify group to achieve the environmental accreditation.
Thatcham Research celebrates 10 years of escribe
Thatcham Research has marked the 10th anniversary of its online escribe repair methods tool by providing a valuable insight into how emerging vehicle technology is altering the profile of the UK car parc.
Escribe provides access to more than 500,000 repair methods and technical information across over 1,000 models.
CMA clears Copart/Hills deal
The proposed acquisition of Hill Motors by Copart looks set to go ahead after the Competition and Markets Authority provisionally cleared the deal.
The CMA said, “The CMA has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition by Copart of Hills Motors has not and may not be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition in the supply of salvage services in the UK.”
Aston Martin signs EV contract with Lucid
Aston Martin has signed a landmark new supply agreement with EV technologies company Lucid Group to accelerate its plans to develop luxury EVs, backed by a £2bn investment.
Steer Group named in UK’s top 100
Steer Automotive Group has been named in The Sunday Times 100, which recognises the fastest growing private companies in the UK.
The company has been expanding exponentially ever since it was founded with four sites by Richard Steer in 2018.
BMH celebrates 1,000th E-Type replacement bonnet
British Motor Heritage (BMH) has produced its 1,000th replacement E-Type Jaguar bonnet. Each one comprises 82 individual parts and takes no less than 70 man hours to construct.
SMMT calls for industrial strategy to secure £106bn EV prize
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders believes there is a £106bn windfall awaiting the UK economy if the transition to net zero is successful.
It has launched its Manifesto 2030: Automotive growth for a zero-emission future and called on every party to create the conditions for a 10-fold rise in annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) production to more than 750,000 units per year by 2030.
Allianz launched EV salary sacrifice scheme
Allianz Holdings has partnered with ElextriX to introduce an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for its UK employees. The scheme also includes home charging, breakdown cover, and fixed cost motor insurance for three years.
Drivers DIY to reduce costs
A new survey by the RAC has revealed that nearly a quarter of drivers (23%) are either not servicing their cars regularly or doing it themselves to cut costs.
People
The Institute of the Motor Industry has appointed Daksh Gupta, Vice President of BEN, as a Vice President.
PPG has named Alisha Bellezza Vice President, Global Automotive Coatings.
