Specialist EV event gearing up for July
ARC360’s specialist EV event is gearing up with new names being added to the agenda, a swell of interest from market and tickets now available via the ILC website.
Taking place on Tuesday 4 July at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, ARC360’s specialist electric vehicle (EV) event will provide a rounded view of how the sector is advancing towards an electric future, with attendees hearing from insurers, vehicle manufacturers, repairers and many others throughout the supply chain to understand more of how and why the sector needs to prepare.
ILC tackles talent conundrum with New Generation event
More than 120 HR insurance claims professionals gathered at etc.venues Manchester on 26 April for the inaugural ILC New Generation in Claims event, which addressed the lack of new talent entering the industry and discussed strategies for attracting more skills to the sector.
Industry experts shared insights during a full schedule of presentations, with panel discussions focusing on key issues such as equality, engagement and empowerment.
Feature interview: Kevern Thompson, CAPS
In this exclusive ARC360 interview, we ask Kevern Thompson, Commercial Manager, CAPS how supply chain partnerships have evolved in recent years and how the platform is helping to develop trust within the sector.
Steer announces NE expansion
Steer Automotive Group has boosted capacity in the North East by welcoming Vertu Accident Repair Centre Newcastle into the group.
Copart voice heard on national stage
Copart was a key contributor to a feature in a national newspaper considering the future of electric vehicles.
Electric cars being written off after minor bumps was published in The Telegraph, with Copart sharing insights on the viability of EV repairs and the growing use of green parts in vehicle repair.
IMI responds to Ofqual action plan
The IMI is requesting a range of information from industry training providers to meet the vocational and technical qualification action plan introduced by Ofqual.
Information required includes the name of the exams officer, a senior point of contact, and students intending to progress to higher education.
Vehicle registrations continue strong start to 2023
The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, increasing 11.6% to 132,990 registrations.
Meanwhile, battery electric vehicles deliveries were up by more than half to 20,522, plug-in hybrid vehicles were up 33.3% to 8,595 units and hybrid electric vehicles increased 7.7% to 15,026 units.
Bodycare joins VBRA Elite
VBRA has awarded Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd with the Elite Truck & Van Body Repairer Certification for Structural classification, including Cab & Chassis Repair capability for trucks up to 44.0 tonne GVM and Panel Vans & Chassis Cabs up to 5.0 tonne capacity.
Battery repairs key to net zero goal
Colleagues from Innovate visited Thatcham Research Centre recently to discuss the challenges to the vehicle repair and motor insurance sectors posed by the uptake of electric vehicles and connectivity and autonomy.
It was suggested that roadside diagnostics and battery repair could be critical to helping the industry achieve its net zero targets.
Fix Auto conference to be the biggest yet
Fix Auto UK’s 2023 National Conference, themed ‘Next Gen’, is set to attract a record number of delegates, senior representatives from the insurance sector, exhibitors and sponsors. The event takes place next week.
MG ARC secures VM approvals
MG Accident Repair Centre is now an approved authorised Toyota and Lexus body repair centre.
Thatcham Research launches technical ‘refresher’ course
Thatcham Research has introduced a new two-day Technical Update course intended to help those in the repair sector stay up to date with new technology and innovations.
Topics covered include new vehicle models, current trends, headlamp technology, ADAS, automated driving, and hydrogen vehicles.
Passport to sustainability
EV batteries will need to be more sustainable from 2027, when the EU introduces a new battery passport that will remain in place for its entire lifecycle.
The directive will include the sourcing and recycling of materials and deliver greater transparency throughout the supply chain.
Date set for Green party
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has confirmed that The Greener Bodyshop Awards will take place on 14 September at Alton Towers, Staffordshire.
The awards recognise and celebrate repairers who have made great strides towards achieving greener operations.
Plunky’s charity match on target
Steve Plunkett’s Plunky’s All Stars charity football match is on target to raise upwards of £20,000 for the Norfolk Hospice.
More than £11,000 has so far been raised for the charity, with more expected on the night when a wide selection of football memorabilia will be raffled off.
People
Chris Weeks, Executive Director of the NBRA for the past five years, is set to leave the role in the summer.
Jason Lea has started a new position as Strategic Sales Manager at BASF UK & Ireland.
Bennett Assessors has appointed James Bennett as Management Director.
