ARC360 conference continues to bolster agenda with key influencers
The ARC360 Conference 2025 continues to gather momentum with the addition of three more influential voices to its growing speaker line-up.
Set to take place on Thursday 22 May 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, this year’s event promises to be one of the most dynamic and insightful gatherings the automotive incident repair sector has seen. Read more
Steer Automotive Group has announced the strategic acquisition of React Accident Repair Group Ltd, which operates two established sites: The Paint & Bodyshop Hull and React Accident Repair Scunthorpe.
Fix Auto UK has further strengthened its position with the acquisition of two new repair centres on the south coast. The business has acquired the former AD Williams sites in Southampton and Lydd from the appointed administrators. Read more
Motofix Group has published a piece on LinkedIn entitled: ‘Navigating the challenges of motor body repair in the EV era’.
Brian Lennon of Castle Coachworks (Northampton) Ltd has published content on LinkedIn highlighting the challenges for vehicle repair sector following the Spring Statement 2025 and what can be done to mediate them.
Fix Auto UK has continued its network expansion with the addition of two new franchise partners: Fix Auto Shrewsbury and Fix Auto Worthing.
Revive! has strengthened its senior leadership team: Vlad Ichim has been appointed to the board in his new role as Director of IT and George Mullen has been promoted into the role of Training Manager.
Car firms fined for withholding recycling information
Ten carmakers and two industry groups have been fined a combined total of nearly £78m for withholding information about vehicle recycling.
BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall, and Volkswagen, and two trade bodies were fined by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Read more
Commission proposes flexibility to help manufacturers comply with 2025 CO2 emission targets for new cars and vans
The European Commission proposed a targeted amendment to the Regulation setting CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. The amendment introduces a flexibility measure with their CO2 targets between 2025 and 2027. Read more
Electric cars: Tax benefits and incentives (2025)
Most European country offer fiscal support to stimulate market uptake of electric cars, but these tax benefits and incentives differ widely.
This 2025 edition offers a comprehensive look at the tax benefits and incentives for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the 27 EU member states, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Read more
Tesla First Quarter 2025 Production, Deliveries & Deployments
In the first quarter, we produced over 362,000 vehicles, delivered over 336,000 vehicles and deployed 10.4 GWh of energy storage products. Read more
Volkswagen adds eHybrid variants to Multivan and Caddy Cargo line-ups
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its line-up of plug-in hybrid van options available in the UK, with the introduction of the Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION and the Caddy Cargo eHybrid. Read more
NIO Inc. Delivered 42,094 Vehicles in Q1, Up 40.1% YoY
NIO Inc. delivered 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, representing an increase of 26.7% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 10,219 vehicles from its premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO, and 4,820 vehicles from the its family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO. Read more
XPENG UK opens first retailer sites as new all-electric G6 SUV goes on sale
XPENG, one of the world’s leading technology-driven automotive brands, has opened its first UK dealerships, ushering in a new era of electric mobility and marking another major milestone in its UK journey. With locations in Nottingham and Southampton now open, the first UK retail spaces arrive alongside the launch of the XPENG G6, a next-generation battery-electric premium SUV that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with real-world usability. Read more
ILC Industry Leader Interview: Ashly De La Rosa, Business Development Director, Entegral
In this interview we catch up with Ashly De La Rosa, Business Development Director at Entegral to find out more about his career to date; glean his views on how the insurance industry is evolving; and learn all about the latest developments at Entegral. Read more
Insurance premium drops slow in 2025
Motor and home insurance premiums are continuing to fall into 2025, but new data from Pearson Ham Group’s General Insurance Price Index suggests the rate of decline is losing pace – and market trends are beginning to diverge across customer segments and regions. Read more
Motor, buildings and travel insurance dominate complaints in latest ombudsman data
New analysis from market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab has revealed that five business lines account for nearly 70% of all general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) over the final quarter of 2024 – with motor insurance alone responsible for almost a third of all cases. Read more
Copart expands vehicle storage capacity with major Peterlee site upgrade
Copart UK, a global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, has announced a significant expansion of its Peterlee Operation Centre in County Durham, boosting its vehicle storage capacity to meet growing customer demand across the northeast of England. Read more
Cary Group announces acquisition of Autoglazing
Cary Group, which trades as National Windscreens in the UK, has acquired Masterglass Windscreens Ltd, trading as Autoglazing. The move extends National Windscreens capacity to serve customers efficiently throughout East Anglia. Read more
Motors officially relaunches Cazoo as its new flagship used car marketplace
Cazoo is to become the new flagship brand in the Motors network after the firm announced a relaunch of the used car marketplace.
The group has launched an all-new website for the Cazoo platform with bosses determined to transform the brand into a market leader. Read more
Bold EU action required to counter US tariffs threatening automotive suppliers
As a reaction to the US tariffs, including a 25% lever directed at imported European cars, CLEPA stresses that the measures from the Trump administration negatively affect automotive suppliers and trade relations on both sides of the Atlantic. The association calls on European institutions to respond with unity and determination to safeguard the EU’s economy. Read more
Refuelling Reluctance: Nearly Half Of Drivers Wait Until Tank Is Almost Empty
A recent study from Uswitch car insurance has revealed that nearly half of UK motorists (49%) delay refuelling their vehicles until their fuel tank is less than a quarter full – with 22% pushing it to the limit and waiting until the warning light comes on. Read more
Fix Auto UK apprentice Teagan Whiteman has been named among the Team UK Long Squad that will now train to compete at the 2026 WorldSkills World Finals in Shangai.
Nathan Hoe, Autobody Repair Apprentice at Steer Automotive Group Sleaford is now working towards securing a place on Team UK to represent the nation at WorldSkills Shanghai.
Brett Wootton has stated a new role as Director of Operations at Impact Repair Centre Ltd.
Scott Smith has started a new position as Business Development Manager at Autoflow.
Ant Yates has started a new position as Equipment Sales Specialist atA1 ADAS Solutions.
The IMI’s Board of Directors has appointed Sarah Sillars OBE, Hon FIMI, as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. She replaces Kevin Finn, who is stepping down.
Chris Downing has started a new position as Franchising Director at Stellantis.
Mike Wall has been appointed as Head of Insurance Relationships at Winn Group.
Darren Griffin has started a new position as National Parts Director at Artura.
