ARC360 Conference 2025 success as the industry moves into a new era
The ARC360 Conference 2025, held on 22 May at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, brought together the full force of the UK’s automotive incident repair and motor insurance claims sector for a day of discussion, insight, and collaboration. Read more
Motofix Group is now Tesla approved at both its Yeovil and Oxford centres.
We are pleased to announce that Peter Harris has been appointed in the role of Commercial Director forSolution Repair Group
A team of 13 Vizion Network colleagues will be taking the leap of faith this summer for charity with a sponsored skydive. To show support visit the Just Giving page.
Withybush Coachworks Ltd has successfully passed its initial BSI 10125 Certification audit
Chesterfield based Advanced Paint Repair Ltd has launched a new website.
Lookers Motor Group is developing a new 66,000sqft Lookers Paint & Body Centre building in North Tyneside, part of a £5m vehicle repair hub.
Jade Dalton has started a new role as Site Manager for Steer Automotive Group in Milton Keynes.
Twelve weeks since opening, SmartXpress Preston has passed its BSI 10125 audit.
Joel Cameron of Fix Auto Penzance has won the 2024 Stellantis Audatex UK Estimator of the Year – Southern Region competition. In second place was Scott Burns of Fairlight Coachworks and third was Simon Tilley of KJ Rule Ltd.
Rhys Walters has started a new position as Chief Strategy Officer at Accident Repair Hub.
Car Market Overview – June 2025
This monthly briefing highlights the latest activity across the UK’s new and used car sectors. It presents updated figures on new vehicle registrations through April 2025 and outlines current trends shaping the used car landscape. All statistics and insights are current as of May 23, 2025. Read more
UK car and commercial vehicle output falls in April
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell by -15.8% to 59,203 units in April, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Vehicle output fell to the lowest level for the month since 1952, excluding 2020 when the first Covid lockdown effectively saw manufacturing cease. The result caps off the sector’s lowest start to the year since 2009. Read more
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK to produce the Toyota GR Corolla from 2026
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced its plan to begin production of the Toyota GR Corolla at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) from 2026. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) was created in 2009, based on the vision and under the guidance of then Toyota Motor Corporation Executive Vice President Akio Toyoda. It has since become the fastest-growing brand in the Toyota Motor Corporation portfolio. Read more
How AI becomes one of your car’s smartest features
rom automated driving to next-generation in-car experiences, artificial intelligence is enabling new dimensions of user experiences and performance beyond the state-of-the-art. Read more
Car insurance hits two-year low
UK drivers are now paying the lowest car insurance premiums in two years, according to new data from Go.Compare. The comparison site’s latest pricing analysis reveals that the average fully comprehensive car insurance quote fell to £413 in April 2025 – a drop of £62 from the previous month and the lowest level since March 2023. Read more
ABI continues focus on road safety with updates to its Salvage Code of Practice
The ABI has updated its Salvage Code of Practice, to bring the guidance in line with new vehicle technology. Setting out detailed guidance for insurers and salvage firms regarding how written-off vehicles should be categorised, the voluntary code helps ensure that unsafe vehicles and parts are not put back onto our roads. Read more
Higher-level apprenticeship funding to be scrapped as focus shifts to under-22s
The government is promising more training for people aged 21 and under in England, as it presses ahead with controversial plans to scrap funding for postgraduate apprenticeships. From January, only 16 to 21-year-olds will qualify for funding for level 7 apprenticeships – the highest level, considered equivalent to a master’s degree – under the plans confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
New tool by BASF Coatings helps body shops improve their ecological and economic performance
BASF Coatings introduces an innovative Eco Impact Assessment tool under its Refinity brand, a digital business management platform designed to empower automotive refinish partners and customers. The new tool enables body shops to measure performance across ecological, economic, and social aspects. Read more
DEROS RS 600 helps Mirka add to its Red Dot award collection
Mirka now has four Red Dot awards as the new rotary sander, the Mirka® DEROS RS has received the Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2025 award. Read more
Major apprenticeship reforms from August 2025
From 1 August 2025, significant reforms to apprenticeship rules will be introduced across England, impacting how programmes are structured, funded and delivered. Announced by the Department for Education – and summarised by Apprenticeship Central – the changes aim to improve accessibility, streamline training, and ensure apprenticeships are better aligned with employer needs. Read more
BASF announces upcoming demonstrations
BASF has announced upcoming demonstration sessions for Glasurit100Line and AraClass primers and clearcoats in partnership with Morelli Group at the Eyebox Training & Conference Centre. Sessions take place on Wednesday 23 July, Wednesday 10 September and Wednesday, 12 November and will be held from 9am to midday, followed by lunch and an engaging Q&A session. For those interested in attending, reach out to the Glasurit or Morelli team. Read more
LKQ Publishes 2024 Global Sustainability Report
LKQ Corporation, a global leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report showcases LKQ’s role in driving success as a best-in-class operator for our investors and key stakeholders, while maintaining a critical role in facilitating the growth of the global circular economy. Read more
Mark Roxburgh has started a new position as Head of Preparation at V12 Sports & Classics Ltd
Kerry Livesey has started a new role as Head of Brand Communications & Experience at Vauxhall Motors Ltd
Imogen Comerford has been promoted to Senior Implementation Manager at Enterprise Mobility
