Motor Claims Showcase sets the standard
ARC360 in association with ILC delivered the next level in live events with the inaugural Motor Claims Showcase event, which took place on Wednesday 29 June at the CBS Arena, Coventry.
Combining keynote addresses from leading influencers in the sector, wide-ranging panel discussions, partner showcases, interactive displays from 30-plus exhibitors, a next-generation ‘meet and greet’ session as well as extended networking opportunities, the event turned the spotlight on best practices across the supply chain, and specifically the accident damage sector.
GM announces EUeye investment
General Motors has announced new investment into UVeye, which provides advanced vehicle diagnostic systems.
The two companies will now work on vehicle-inspection technology projects, while GM will also explore to expansion of UVeye’s automated high-speed systems into its 4,000-plus dealerships.
Repair costs calculated
WTW in conjunction with Audatex has released a new solution that predicts the impact inflation will have on repair costs.
By combining repair data from Audatex with machine learning and historical data analysis from experts at WTW, the solution is able to predict repair inflation for different vehicle categories and fuel types.
AW highlights career paths
AW Repair Group has published the latest episodes in its Career for Life series, which highlights the career opportunities that exist within AW Repair Group.
The most recent releases showcase the paths of two Vehicle Damage Assessors, Neil Harmston, who joined the company 22 years ago in part procurement, and Radu Barcaru, who has been a VDA for four years after a previous career in Romania as a lawyer.
Audatex enhances MVM solution
Audatex has upgraded it Market Value Manager solution by including vehicle valuation data from eBay-owned Motors.co.uk and cap hpi.
By incorporating data from an even wider pool of sources, it will help insurers to accurately calculate the pre-accident value of a vehicle and offer settlements that are up-to-date and in line with Financial Conduct Authority policies.
Repairify unites brands
Repairify is unifying its company brands under the single name Repairify.
RED EU and RED Autocentres will be consolidated under the brand name Repairify, while the asTech remote solution will continue to be leveraged as a diagnostic brand name, driven by Repairify.
Dearnaley backs Olympic dream
Fix Auto Rochester owner Robert Dearnaley has stepped forward to offer support to a young cyclist with Koolen de Vries Syndrome as he strives to become a Special Olympian.
Tom Kelsall also suffers from Type One Diabetes but is determined to overcome these obstacles to inspire others and prove that it’s possible to achieve your dreams regardless of the challenges in front of you.
Ben launches new wellbeing platform
Automotive charity Ben has launched a new wellbeing platform to help employees and employers alike assess their emotional and physical health.
BenWell is an insight-led app and web portal which encourages employees to answer questions across six key personal wellbeing areas, and five management areas. Once completed, their personal dashboard gives a real-time view of their wellbeing and offers tailored support and guidance.
Gemini celebrates apprentice successes
Gemini has announced that its first cohort of apprentices have now passed their end-point assessments. After five, Covid-interrupted years, 22 apprentices have graduated to become multi-skilled apprentices.
Meanwhile, 60 more Gemini apprentices are now working towards the same outcome.
Fisher appointed to drive data proposition
Percayso Inform has appointed Kieran Fisher to drive its vehicle data insight proposition. He joins from Cazoo Data Services, where he was Head of Insurance.
His appointment is part of the company’s investment into creating a one-stop-shop vehicle data platform enabling customers to predict risk, identify quote manipulation and supply chain issues and understand high repair costs.
Wejo unveils engineering academy
Wejo has launched its first ever Wejo Data Engineering Academy. Working in partnership with Generation UK & Ireland, the new 10-week academy programmes have been introduced to broaden delegates’ knowledge and help enhances their futures as Wejo data engineers.
Shifting the strategy goalposts
A business can be defined by two things – where it is going, and what it is doing to get there.
However, in these transient times neither can be set in stone. Adaptability and flexibility have been among the key buzzwords following Covid-19, and that applies not just to the way businesses work, but also what they’re working towards.
Car production on the increase
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK car production grew in May for the first time since June 2021. Output was up 13.3% to 62,284 units, although it remains 46.3% below the pre-pandemic month in 2019.
Meanwhile, production of battery electric vehicles increased by 108.3%, while 22.6% of all cars built last month was alternatively fuelled, up from 19.3% last year.
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Wednesday 20 July
In this webinARC we speak to some of the key figures in the sector to find out what is impacting the supply chain at the moment, and how they are adapting.
