Limited number of tickets remain for ARC360 event
A limited number of tickets remain for ARC360’s Gaining Ground Together 2022 conference taking place next week (Thursday 24 November) at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry.
Sponsored by GT Motive and OSCA, and backed by ARC360 Corporate Partners and Partners, the event includes a highly influential line-up of speakers set to discuss the latest from across the industry.
Davies delighted to attend ARC360 event
Davies will be on hand at ARC360’s Gaining Ground Together 2022 conference to discuss its technologically-enhanced motor claims management solutions.
It will be represented at the event by Shaun Woods, Customer Relations Director, and Joe Ashworth, Director – Strategic Accounts.
Steer in the right direction
Steer Automotive Group has in a few short years gone from not existing at all to becoming one of the largest repair groups in the UK.
Since acquiring four sites in 2018, owner Richard Steer has managed a breakneck growth strategy that has seen his group mushroom to 56 sites today. Ecclesiastical puts faith in its own talent
Ecclesiastical puts faith in its own talent
Jeremy Trott, Claims Director at Ecclesiastical, has revealed a next generation talent policy that is robust and resilient – and, more importantly, can be adopted by most organisations.
He said that Ecclesiastical has established a number of talent development and grow-your-own schemes that are not just focussed around individual progression but are also intended to future-proof its own leadership team for the next five, 10, 15 years.
Industry insights published
ARC360 has published its latest Market Intelligence report, compiled in partnership with Trend Tracker.
The report reveals the current state of the automotive aftermarket in terms of claims volumes and repair inflation.
Companies move to green fleets
A new survey has revealed that a fifth of companies plan to take advantage of home working to reduce both CO2 emissions and the number of employees travelling by car.
According to WTW’s 2022 Company Car Benefits Survey report, a fifth of those surveyed also said they plan to introduce CO2 emission ceilings on their vehicles in light of stricter environmental standards.
Used car market hits seven-year low
The UK’s used car market fell 12.2% in the third quarter of the year, with just 1,785,447 vehicles changed hands between July and September.
However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that used battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales bucked the trend with a rise of 44.1% in the quarter to 16,775 transactions.
AutoRaise announces Future First collaboration
AutoRaise has formed a new strategic partnership with education charity Future First to encourage more young people into the automotive industry.
The partnership will offer state school and college students exclusive insights into the sector, with automotive employees recording videos, writing blogs and attending workshops to offer advice and discuss potential career paths.
Mixed response to Autumn Statement
The NBRA has welcomed the announcement in the Autumn Statement that the government will support business rates for the next five years, but said the decision to tax electric vehicles could slow down uptake.
Chris Weeks, Executive Director, said, “We are very pleased with the Chancellor’s decision to provide £13.6bn support in business rates over the next five years. This will provide some small relief to body shops already dealing with soaring energy bill prices and the cost-of-living crisis. Body shops play a vital role in the automotive industry and are crucial to our communities; therefore, government financial support is imperative and welcomed.
“The decision to extend the Vehicle Exercise Duty makes the transition to electric vehicles more difficult.”
Thatcham Research welcomes safety steps
Chief Research Strategy Officer at Thatcham Research has welcomed the latest round of Euro NCAP testing results after 15 models received five-star ratings.
He said, “With 15 five-star ratings in this latest set of results, it’s clear that safety remains a carmaker priority. All but two of the cars tested feature centre-console airbags, to protect rear-seated occupants from head-to-head contact during a side impact. This potentially life-saving innovation was new to the programme in 2020 but now it’s standard-fit on most new cars.”
Prasco proves its distribution resilience
Prasco has again proven its resilience to supply chain disruption after recently receiving a 40ft container of spare automotive parts.
The company offers a next-day service to businesses throughout the UK.
Indasa unveils latest innovations
Indasa showcased its latest innovations and products during a recent training day at automotive paint supply company FLP Group. FLP technicians were given a demonstration of the products before getting hands on themselves.
Among the products Indasa showcased were the Fusor 129 flow sealer, its Optex Lightspeed bodyfiller and Superbuild and the Indasa HT line of solutions.
Bedford College named Centre of Excellence
The Bedford College Group has been named a WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence. Colleagues are now undergoing advanced training at Tresham College’s Wellingborough campus and Shuttleworth College in Bedfordshire.
The Centre of Excellence initiative was launched in 2020 to improve standards of technical training and now boasts 48 member institutions throughout the UK, benefitting over 37,000 learners and apprentices.
Steer apprentice in WorldSkills final
Steer Automotive Group technician Dominic Everington has been shortlisted for the WorldSkills UK Automotive Refinishing Apprentice of the Year.
Based at the group’s Lincoln site, he achieved gold in his qualifier event with an overall score of 85.5/100.
Zeus set for second site
Zeus Accident Repair has announced it will open its second repair site in Rochester, Kent, later this year.
The new site will add to its existing facility in Snodland.
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