ARC360 2025 agenda unveiled: shaping the future of vehicle repair
ILC and ARC360 are excited to announce the release of the full agenda for the ARC360 Conference 2025, taking place on Thursday 22 May at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
Centred around the theme ‘A new era – the changing dynamics of a sector’, the event brings together industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across the motor claims and vehicle repair ecosystem to explore the issues shaping the industry today and tomorrow. Read more
Steer Automotive Group has introduced the Steer Luxury Collection bringing together world-class expertise from Chartwell, M&A Coachworks, and Steer Luxury Centres in Farnham for the South of England and High Wycombe for Buckinghamshire. Chris Brightmore, previously CEO of Chartwell, becomes Managing Director of The Steer Luxury Collection.
Pendragon Vehicle Management has signed a contract extension with FMG for the provision of incident management services to its UK fleet.
Page Group Southampton has been awarded an Enterprise Customer Service Award.
GMC Autos has passed its latest VWG Paint & Body audit.
iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs
Foxconn, the maker of Apple’s iPhones, has announced plans to produce electric vehicles (EV) for Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors. Under the agreement in principle, a Foxconn joint venture will design and build cars in Taiwan for Mitsubishi. Read more
A new fully charged EV battery in five minutes: Are China’s swap stations the future of electric cars?
At a battery swap station near the Beijing Olympics Sports Centre, the owner of a Nio car watches as a fully charged battery is placed into his vehicle. The station’s staff drive his car onto a platform with an integrated system which removes the depleted battery from beneath the car and loads it a fresh one. The whole process takes no more than five minutes. Read more
Deterring thieves: Drive Block launches for GM fleet customers
Fleet managers now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips to help prevent theft and costly disruptions. Introducing Drive Block, a remote security feature available through OnStar Protect and included in the OnStar One Fleet bundle for 2025 or later model year General Motors vehicles through the GM Envolve fleet business. Read more
Honda 0 Series Saloon wins ‘Best EV Design’ at 2025 TopGear.com EV Awards
Honda’s innovative 0 Series Saloon has been honoured with the “Best EV Design” award at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. Further recognising the models groundbreaking approach to electric vehicle aesthetics and functionality. This accolade highlights Honda’s commitment to redefining mobility through thoughtful design and advanced technology. Read more
Q1 used car sales surpass two million for first time since 2019
The UK’s used car market started the year on a high with 2,020,990 vehicles changing hands in Q1 – the first time sales have breached two million in the first quarter since before the pandemic – according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).1 Sales grew by 2.7% on the same period last year, capping off nine consecutive quarters of growth as the market responded to greater supply from the new car sector. Read more
Investing in the future: a vision for claims transformation
At the heart of ILC’s MGA Claims Conference was a keynote address by Waseem Malik, Chief Claims Officer at Aviva, who provided valuable insight into the evolving claims landscape and the necessity for investment, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Read more
Confused.com car insurance price index – Q1 2025
The average cost of car insurance in the UK is now £777, according to the latest car insurance price index by Confused.com, powered by WTW. The latest figure of £777, is £164 (-17%) cheaper compared to the average cost of car insurance in March 2024. Read more
esure launches all-in-one insurance app to help the 70% of us who don’t know our MOT renewal dates
esure Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of Motor and Home insurance, announces the launch of a new all-in-one insurance app, powered by fintech platform Caura. The most comprehensive app of its kind on the market, it enables customers to manage their insurance policies while also offering enhanced functionality to serve drivers’ everyday needs, all from a single digital platform. Read more
Uxbridge drivers targeted by clip for cash scams
Drivers in Uxbridge and surrounding areas are being urged to watch out for Clip for Cash scams following a spike in activity – warns the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). Read more
Copart’s Sandtoft Super Centre now fully operational
Copart UK has officially announced that their Sandtoft Super Centre in Doncaster, North England, is now fully operational after significant expansion works. This development makes Sandtoft Copart’s largest Super Centre in the UK, solidifying its presence in the region. Read more
Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades-old technology is improved
Battery experts have sounded the alarm on a rise in the number of electric car fires, predicting there could be 25,000 instances per year by 2030. While evidence shows they are currently far less frequent than infernos involving internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, they pose major safety concerns as EV fires are far more dangerous. Read more
IMI unveils its commitment to the UK automotive sector
Underlining its commitment to tackling the UK’s automotive skills crisis, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched its new manifesto, ‘Driving the Future of Automotive Professionals’. The manifesto sets out clear, actionable steps to attract new talent into the sector, create defined career pathways, support the upskilling of the existing workforce, and ensure the industry is equipped with the skills it needs for the future. Read more
Step up for Ben
This National Walking Month, Ben, the automotive industry charity, is calling on everyone in the automotive community to lace up their walking shoes and step up for two major walking events – the Thames Bridges Trek and the Kiltwalk. Read more
BASF Coatings expands business with biomass-balanced products
BASF Coatings is consistently pursuing its strategic roadmap for sustainable development and is further expanding its business with biomass-balanced products. Following successful launches in Europe and Asia, the first products for the automotive refinish coatings market will now also be introduced in North America this year. Read more
ADAS Checks in MOTs – An Essential Step for Safer Roads?
The European Commission has recently proposed an overhaul of the EU’s road safety rules, which could include mandatory checks on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as part of periodic technical inspections – similar to the UK’s MOT. Read more
Neil Orton has started a new position as Founder and Lead Consultant at Ortonomi Coaching and Consultancy Services.
Anna Jackson has joined training and compliance experts – TTC Group as its new Chief Operating Officer.
