ARC360 news round up – Friday 23 September 

Making the right connections 

Connectivity and integration are the keys to bringing the disparate technologies within automotive claims together and making them work for repairers, insurers and customers alike 

That was the message of the latest webinARC, which addressed the role technology can play in improving efficiencies and streamlining the customer journey. 

Credit hire to come under the spotlight

The evolution of the credit hire sector will come under the spotlight during a panel debate at ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference on 6 October.

The panel, made up of Chris Ashworth, Founder, ILC; James Driscoll, Senior Claims Manager – Motor Damage & Credit Hire, Aviva; Simon Gallimore, CEO, EDAM Group; and Charles Layfield, Senior Advisor, ACSO will discuss the latest movements within the credit hire market.

Green parts partnership recognised at awards night 

The Green Parts Specialist is celebrating after winning the Technology Partner of the Year Award at last night’s Insurance Times Tech and Innovation Awards. 

“Please help if you can” 

Thatcham Research’s Chief Technical Officer Richard Billyeald is setting off on a four-day trip around Europe to deliver aid support to Ukraine refugees. 

AutoRaise Rally makes triumphant return 

The AutoRaise Rally made a triumphant return this week after a two-year, pandemic-enforced break. 

Government extends support package to businesses 

The government has announced a substantial support package that should see energy bills for UK businesses halved this winter. 

Feature Interview: Kevern Thompson, Commercial Manager, CAPS 

As more and more technology comes into the industry, so more and more data is being generated. Collecting, collating and sharing that data in a seamless yet safe manner is now fundamental to business operations. 

Solera Audatex announces AEG update 

Solera Audatex has enhanced its estimating solution AudaEnterpriseGold by adding 29 new models and updating a further 121. 

Among those models now included is the Tesla Model Y. 

Polestar to open flagship site

Polestar will open its flagship UK site when the iconic Battersea Power Station opens its doors to the public for the first time on 14 October. 

It will display up to five vehicles at the Grade II listed building, which joins other Polestar sites in Manchester Trafford Centre and Solihull Touchwood Centre. 

On the run for Ben 

Chris Mortimer, Head of Operations at Entegral UK & Ireland, is running the London Marathon on 2 October to raise funds for automotive charity Ben. 

To support his fundraising efforts he is inviting anyone who makes a donation of £10 or more to pick his finishing time for a chance to win a bottle of champagne. 

Listen Up! 

ARC360 Podcast Episode 25: Kelvyn Waugh, Prasco UK 

In this episode, we speak with Kelvyn Waugh, Managing Director of replacement parts giant Prasco UK who provides us with the lowdown on the sectors purported parts challenges.