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ARC360 News – Friday, 11 October 2024

11 October 2024

Bodyshop, Environment, Finance, Insurance, Mobility, People, Salvage, Supplier, Technology, Vehicle Repair, vehicle sales, wellbeing and Words

Bodyshop Briefs

Steer Automotive Group has opened its second dedicated electric vehicle repair facility, located in Milton Keynes. This new site investment expands the group’s specialist electric vehicle repair capacity to meet the increasing demand for EV repair capability within the current and future UK vehicle parc through emerging new EV brands. Read more
Komoo Southampton has successfully passed its BSi Kitemark audit with 100%.
Entegral has announced the successful installation and onboarding of Verrall’s Vehicle Accident Repair to its Eclipse Bodyshop Management System.
Leighton Coachworks has joined the Fix Auto UK network to take the business to another level.
Doseley Motors Body and Paint Centre is now officially a Tesla Approved Body Shop (TABS).
Fix Auto Leicester has been included in the prestigious UK Fast Growth Index for 2024.
Express Bodyworks has officially secured a long-term partnership with The Looping Group at West Midlands Safari Park.
KC Autos has successfully passed it latest JLR and VWG audits.
Nova Automotive Group has unveiled its second BSI-approved site, based in Colchester.

Industry News

AutoRaise requests sector feedback

Automotive sector charity, AutoRaise is inviting industry professionals to share their feedback about what they need to take on more apprentices and the support needed. The feedback collected will play a crucial role in shaping AutoRaise’s business plan and strengthening its efforts to support the industry in meeting these challenges. Read more

Conference highlights changing times across sector

ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference highlighted the many changes taking place within the sector currently and how organisations are evolving as a result. The Exclusive Motor Claims Conference saw 150 of the sector’s key persons of influence gather at UK’s highest event space – Landing Forty-Two in the Leadenhall Building London to share expert insights from all corners of the motor insurance claims space. Read more

Ageas confirms exclusive negotiations with Saga

Ageas has confirmed it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Saga plc, the UK specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50, to establish a 20-year partnership for the distribution of personal lines Motor and Home insurance. Read more

Glusurit selected as BMW preferred partner

BMW has selected BASF Coatings as its preferred partner for the next five years, providing coverage in more than 50 countries worldwide. The approval covers BASF’s premium paint brands, plus its selection of paint-related products. Read more

DVLA data reveals that over 300 drivers have been caught drink driving at least four times

Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has shown that 372 drivers were caught at least four times over the drink driving limit. A freedom of information (FOI) request by the Press Association revealed that 27,837 individuals were convicted of the offense multiple times over the 11 years leading up to 20 July, 2024. Read more

Big kick-off drawing near

There is less than a week to go before The Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy, organised by the Nationwide Assistance Group. The game is being played at The London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 October, to raise funds for Debra UK Charity. Read more

Enter the WorldSkills UK EDI Heroes Awards 2025

WorldSkills UK’s annual celebration of equity, diversity and inclusion in the technical education sector is open for nominations. Now in its fifth year, the WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards recognise those individuals and organisations that are making a difference to apprentices and learners across the UK. Read more

Bdeo supports Swedish Insurance Society seminar

Bdeo has recently supported the Swedish Insurance Society at their Motor Insurance Seminar. David Morris delivered a presentation on how Visual Intelligence can be used to support many different parts of the motor claims process. Read more

Thatcham Research invests in new data platform

Thatcham Research has invested in its new cloud-based Microsoft Azure data platform, as part of its Automotive Risk Intelligence journey. This platform will serve as the backbone to its product strategies and the development of its data and analytics capabilities, paving the way for future innovation and growth. Read more

Farécla winners to be announced

Farécla will be broadcasting the Grand Final of its Apprentice & Student Bonnet Painting Competition 2024 at midday today. The winner and take home a £1,000 grand prize, the complete G360 Polishing System and the new G Plus Cordless Rotary Polishing Machine. Read more

200 new 150kW+ chargers installed at motorway service areas in England

200 additional 150kW+ electric vehicle chargers have been installed at motorway services in England since the beginning of 2024, a 51% increase over the last eight months and a new record for installation numbers, according to new analysis* carried out by Zapmap and the RAC. Read more

Gemini donates 15 cars to EMTEC

Gemini Accident Repair Centres Ltd is supporting the next generation of skilled workers by donating 15 rally vehicles from past AutoRaise charity rallies to Emtec Colleges Ltd in Nottingham. The cars will give students hands-on training in vehicle stripping, mechanical work, panel beating, and paint training. Read more

Police Scotland partner with MIB to tackle uninsured driving along M8

Over 30 additional Police Scotland officers have collaborated with MIB today, 3 October, to crack down on uninsured driving. The MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) initiative has seen uninsured vehicles stopped and seized along the 60-mile length of the M8 motorway from Edinburgh City Bypass to Langbank. Read more

Potholes cause half a million breakdowns so far in 2024

The AA has attended almost half a million pothole-related breakdowns in the first nine months of 2024 – and Britain’s crumbling road epidemic is set to worsen as a result of the heavy rainfall over recent weeks. The emergency assistance provider has alone responded to 480,000 callouts from stranded motorists after hitting potholes between January and September. Read more

Personal EV Demand Gathers Pace

Private motorists are beginning to catch up to business users when it comes to EV adoption, as personal lease agreements (PCH: personal contract hire) tracked in line with ZEV mandate targets last quarter. Battery Electric Vehicles accounted for 21% of new PCH additions to the BVRLA’s leasing fleet in Q2 2024, although the association is warning that the uplift risks being short-lived if the used EV market is not stabilised. Read more

Gecko Insights: Are Teslas becoming a more attractive risk to insurers and fleet operators?

Gecko is introducing new data insights looking at Teslas with expert opinion provided by Tim Hunt, Senior Engineer at Activate Group. He found that the gap between average repair costs of Tesla and other BEV manufacturers has dramatically closed over the last five years and is now trending in line with the rest of the market. Read more

VM News

Lotus Cars rolls out comprehensive new insurance programme

Lotus Cars has announced the launch of a comprehensive insurance programme for its UK customers. The programme, implemented through car insurance provider Car Care Plan, will serve both new and used Lotus vehicle owners. Read more

Tesla unveils longest-range model

Tesla has enhanced its Model 3 line-up with its longest-range option to date. Recently launched in the UK, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) offers 436 miles range, based on Europe’s WLTP standard. The base Model 3 RWD has a WLTP-estimated range of 318 miles while the Long Range AWD and Performance variants have an estimated range of 390 and 328 miles, respectively. Read more

GM is working on an eyes-off, hands-off driving system

Seven years ago, GM became the first automaker to offer hands-free driving when it rolled out its Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system. Now, it’s looking to push that capability even further with a system that would allow drivers to keep their eyes off the road too, according to one of GM’s top software executives. Read more

Honda unveils high-tech O Series

Honda has unveiled some of the next-generation technologies included in its new EV range, the Honda 0 Series, which launches next year. It includes a new EV platform to realise both thin and low-height styling and enhance safety for the occupants, while a 6,000-ton class megacasting machine will be adopted to the IPU case production line, which will significantly reduce the number of parts from more than 60 to 5. Read more

Elon Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ at Tesla robotaxi event

Tesla boss Elon Musk unveiled the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California on Thursday evening. The futuristic-looking vehicle featuring two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel deposited Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla’s next chapter. Read more

Toyota showcases technology developments towards a sustainable future

Toyota will present technologies supporting a sustainable, carbon-neutral future at the Japan Mobility Bizweek 2024 in Chiba, Japan, from 15-18 October. This will include new portable hydrogen cartridges designed for everyday use, such as cooking. Read more

Skoda boss warns EV battle may “destroy residuals” and urges legislators to act

Skoda’s boss has said that the coming year will be “the most fierce environment for EVs” and warned: “That’s not healthy. It will destroy residuals, it will destroy customer sentiments.” Read more

Renault Group and Suez join forces to fast-track circularity in Europe’s automotive sector

Renault Group and SUEZ step up their long-term partnership, which encompasses recycling waste metal and recovering end-of-life vehicles, with strategic agreements aimed at supporting the ecological transition in the automotive sector. Read more

Nissan to launch affordable Vehicle to Grid technology from 2026

Nissan announced it will launch affordable on-board bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles from 2026. The initiative forms a key step towards its vision of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem. Read more

The Zeekr Places App: A smart way to find what you want, available in Europe

Global electric mobility technology brand Zeekr has developed the new Zeekr Places app. Integrated into Zeekr vehicles, Zeekr Places offers a smart, intuitive time-saving way to help customers find the things they want while driving, making every journey simpler. Read more

People

Industry Insights and Trend Tracker has paid tribute to friend, colleague and member Darren Clark, who passed recently.
Pete Thompson has started a new position as Managing Director at Onyx BMS.
LV= General Insurance has appointed Phil Coleman as Claims Supplier Manager.
Steer Automotive Group has appointed Attiq Qureshi as Chief Technology and Information Officer.
Steve Treloar is returning to insurance after more than a year out of the industry, as he is appointed to Zego’s board.
S&G Response has announced that Head of Operations Glenn Taylor is a finalist in Institute of Leadership Individual Category.
Stellantis has appointed Antonio Filosa as North America Chief Operating Officer, while Jean-Philippe Imparato has been named Chief Operating Officer Enlarged Europe. Meanwhile, Doug Ostermann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Gregoire Olivier is the brand’s new Chief Operating Officer China.
Mipa Paints has appointed James Taylor as UK field-based Technical Support.
Adam Wood has begun his role as Managing Director and Country Head Renault Group UK.

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Repairify appoints first mental health first aider

8 October 2024

Bodyshop, People, Supplier, Vehicle Repair, wellbeing and Words

As World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October, Repairify is prioritising its workforce’s mental health inside and outside the office with the appointment of operations manager Steve Mullen as its first mental health first aider.

In his role, Steve will provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for anyone within the business who may need someone to talk to, and if required, he will point them in the direction of the appropriate help that might be needed.

In addition, before and during World Mental Health Day, Repairify will be sharing content on its social media channels that highlights what mental health first aiders do as well as various assets to help break the stigma of talking about mental health.

Steve said: “We all face difficult moments both professionally and personally. What we should remember is that it is ok to seek support when things get tough rather than bottling it all up. I’m delighted to have qualified as a mental health first aider and in this role, I want to be able to help people break the stigma of talking about their mental health and the issues that might be affecting them.”

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Prime Minister overhauls apprenticeships to support opportunity

27 September 2024

People, Training, wellbeing and Words

The government is boosting opportunities for young people through ambitious apprenticeship reforms in England.

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson have announced a new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.

These new apprenticeships will give young people a route in to careers in critical sectors, enabling them to earn a wage whilst developing vital skills.

The new levy will also allow funding for shorter apprenticeships, giving learners and employers greater flexibility over their training than under the existing system – where apprenticeships must run for at least 12 months.

The training eligible for funding under the new levy will develop over time, informed by Skills England’s assessment of priority skills needs.

The Department for Education will set out further details on the scope of the offer and how it will be accessed in due course.

To fund this, employers are being asked to rebalance their funding for apprenticeships, asking them to invest in younger workers. This will also involve businesses funding more of their level 7 apprenticeships – equivalent to a master’s degree and often accessed by older or already well qualified employees – outside of the levy.

The first report from Skills England, the government’s new body for the skills system, has also been published today [24 September 2024]. It provides an initial assessment of the nation’s working skills, as well as future skills needs and gaps which employers are struggling with across the country.

The report has found that employer investment in training has been in steady decline over the past decade, with training expenditure at its lowest level since records began in 2011, with investment per employee down by 19% in real terms. This highlights the need for government reforms to the skills and apprenticeships system.

It also shows that, across the UK, almost 1 in 10, or over 2.5 million roles are in critical demand, with more than 90% being in roles that require training or education.

The government launched Skills England in July to help identify skills needs. Skills England will play a crucial role in determining which types of training will be eligible for the expanded growth and skills levy and will set out shortly how they will work with stakeholders to inform their advice to DfE.

The need for jobs and skills varies across industries, with the health and social care sector experiencing the highest demand, followed by education, manufacturing, and science and technology.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-overhauls-apprenticeships-to-support-opportunity

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NWVA welcomes more charity sponsors

17 September 2024

Bodyshop, Mobility, People, Salvage, Supplier, Vehicle Repair, wellbeing and Words

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has welcomed a host of new sponsors for its charity football game, the Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match.

Copart, JR Revell, RH Prestige Cars, and Expedient Security have all come on board in recent days, after Boniface Engineering, AUGGIE and Vision Vehicles were announced last week.

The Bob Linwood Trophy Football Match will take place at The London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 October to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK.

The charity game this year will take place against Morelli Master, with NWVA planning to organise the match every year, raising funds for different charities.

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Ben invites automotive family to get involved in festive fundraising activities

13 September 2024

Bodyshop, Mobility, People, Supplier, Vehicle Repair, wellbeing and Words

Automotive industry charity Ben is inviting its automotive family to get involved in Christmas Jumper Day this December and has also released its new Christmas card collection to raise funds which will support those struggling or in crisis.

Ben is calling for the automotive community to get involved with its Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser which will take place on 13 December – or any day that month.

To take part, participants simply sign up, share the date with colleagues and friends and wear their Christmas jumper on the day. Christmas Jumper Day is the ideal opportunity to get colleagues together in the workplace to have some festive fun and raise funds by donating £3 per person.

Meanwhile, this year, Ben is celebrating 35 years of Christmas cards designed by renowned motoring artist, Richard Wheatland, and is marking this special milestone by selling Richard’s first three card designs from 1989, 1990 and 1991 – now considered vintage.

Matt Wigginton, Director of Partnerships, Engagement & Income, said, “We hope our whole automotive family will get involved in Ben’s festivities this year. Christmas Jumper Day is such an easy one to get involved in and will help your company get into the festive spirit. You can now also buy your Ben Christmas cards with a new and very special design by Richard Wheatland for 2024.

“We are still seeing record numbers of people turning to Ben in desperation because they can’t afford the basics. It’s still really tough out there and many people in our automotive family urgently need us. Together, we can make a life-changing, often life-saving, difference to the lives of our automotive family so please get involved today.”

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NWVA announces Vision Vehicles as Bob Linwood Memorial sponsor

13 September 2024

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Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has announced that Vision Vehicles is supporting its charity football match, the Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match, by sponsoring the food on the day.

The game is being played at The London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 October to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK.

Vision is a long-established provider of claims management, credit hire and intervention hire services to the ‘non-fault’ motorist.

The charity game this year will take place against Morelli Master, with NWVA planning to organise the match every year, raising funds for different charities.

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NWVA announces AUGGIE as charity match sponsor

13 September 2024

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Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has announced that AUGGIE will sponsor the AV at The Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match, which takes place at The London Stadium on Tuesday 15th October.

The match is being played against Morelli Masters to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK.

AUGGIE is the industry’s most technologically advanced Mobile Forward-Facing Camera (FFC) solution for ADAS calibrations. It renders the ADAS targets and lighting conditions using machine learning and computer vision to precisely align them to properly perform FFC ADAS calibrations to vehicle manufacturer’s requirements.

The news comes just a day after NWVA announced that Vision Vehicles will sponsor the food at the event.

NWVA hopes to play the Bob Linwood Trophy match on an annual basis, raising funds for different charities each year.

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NBRA Greener Bodyshop Award winners announced

11 September 2024

Bodyshop, Environment, Insurance, Supplier, Technology, Vehicle Repair, wellbeing and Words

The winners of the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards have been revealed.

Nominees met at The Coventry Building Society Arena for the seventh annual awards, which were introduced to celebrate those businesses and individuals who have set outstanding standards in sustainability.

The winners this year were:

Greener Bodyshop Award, Gold: Motofix ARC, The Vella Group, Jenkins & Pain, Autocraft Telford, Coachworks Renovations, D.Gawthorpe ARC, ABL1Touch, Crash Care Centre Hitchin, Fix Auto Penzance, and Fleetline & Crash Repairs Croydon
Greener Bodyshop Award, Silver: CRG Bicester, Fix Auto Redhill, Fix Auto Rochester, James Alpe, Devonshire Motors, C&P Panelcraft, Fix Auto Mid Devon, Summer Motors, SW Vehicle Body Repair, Zeus Accident Repair
Greener Bodyshop Award, Bronze: Saga Truck and Van, Vehicle Crash Repairs, Custom Coachworks, David Payne & Son Coachbuilder, A1 Motorist Centre, UK Select ARC, Phoenix Enhancement Services
Greener Bodyshop Award, Platinum: Flyde Coast ARC, Gemini ARC, Mackins ARC, M&S Accident Repairs, UK Carbody
Bob Linwood Greener Apprentice Award: Vitalijis Simonenko
Bodyshop Staff Wellbeing Award: Flyde Coast ARC
Diversity and Inclusion Award: Accident Express
Industry Innovation Award: Plastrepair EU
Charity Award: James Alpe
Outstanding Support for Bodyshops Award: AGEAS
Pride of Bodyshop Award: Patrick Mackin
Carbon Footprint Year-on-Year Improver Award, Commercial: CarComm Coachworks
Carbon Footprint Year-on-Year Improver Award, Repairer: Autocraft Telford
Sustainability Award, Group Repairer: Steer Automotive
Sustainability Award, Independent Repairer: PJB Accident Repair
Sustainability Award, Commercial Repairer: CarComm Coachworks
NBRA Special Award: Mark Moring

Picture: Five repairers from the Fix Auto network were recognised for their continued environmental efforts. Fix Auto Penzance and Fix Auto Manchester East recipients of the Gold Award, while Fix Auto Redhill, Fix Auto Mid Devon and Fix Auto Rochester were awarded Silver.

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ARC360 News – Friday, 30 August 2024

30 August 2024

Bodyshop, Environment, Finance, Insurance, Mobility, People, Salvage, Supplier, Technology, Training, Vehicle Repair, vehicle sales, wellbeing and Words

Bodyshop Briefs

The NBRA has announced the finalists for this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards. The ceremony takes place on 10 September at The Coventry Building Society Arena. Read more
Fix Auto Reading is the latest franchise partner from within the Fix Auto UK network to successfully gain its PAS 2060 accreditation. Meanwhile, Kent-based RS Dawe has joined the network. Read more
Liam Kenny Motor Body Repairs in Eynsham has successfully transitioned to BS10125:2022 during a recent audit.
The Steer Automotive VIP Awards is celebrating its second birthday this month. The ‘Value in Practice’ awards were introduced in August 2022 to recognise colleagues showing integrity, excellence or innovation, with winners announced every three months. Read more

Industry News

Getting in shape to win more business

In an era of consolidation within the automotive aftermarket repair sector, there are still opportunities for growth for businesses not interested in acquisition. That was the message of a panel debate, ‘Getting in shape to win more business’, which took place at ARC360’sFuture Vehicle Technology themed conference. Read more

Vacancy Rate Tracker: Automotive vacancies heading in the wrong direction

Despite some success at cutting vacancy numbers earlier in the year, July 2024 saw the automotive sector return to top spot in the ‘Vacancies by Sector’ chart, overtaking hospitality. Read more

IMI announces changes to executive board

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the strategic transition of its executive team. During this period of transition, the board has appointed Kevin Finn, who has been chair of the IMI since 2020, in the newly created role of Executive Chair. Azlina Bulmer has been appointed as Managing Director with responsibility for the overall management, organisation and staffing of the IMI. Read more

BASF Performance Materials co-creates the sustainable future with its customers

BASF’s Performance Materials division has revealed its strategic roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and highlighted key milestones on the way to a circular economy. Read more

Automotive charity Ben celebrates successes

Automotive charity Ben has highlighted its successes and current campaigns in its latest newsletter. It has revealed that since April 2023 it has supported 5,040 individuals, which is a two per cent increase on the previous year, with 2,829 interventions delivered, a 17% rise on the previous year. Read more

NWVA fundraiser for DEBRA

NWVA will be taking to the pitch against Morelli Group with industry leaders and customers and a few football legends from the past, for an 11-a-side football match on 15 October 2024 at London Stadium. Read more

Drivers told to prepare for rise in fuel duty

Drivers across the UK are being warned to expect a rise in fuel duty in the Government’s upcoming Autumn Budget. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has already stated that there is a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in public finances. It will be down to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to tell the country how this will be achieved, but there is guaranteed to be an announcement on the future of fuel duty. Read more

PartsXchange partners Vehicle Image Assessors

PartsXchange has announced a new partnership with Vehicle Image Assessors, which specialises in providing meticulous and accurate vehicle damage assessment services. Read more

Time to deliver for UK Automotive

In little more than a week the UK Parliament returns with a busy legislative agenda. High amongst its priorities will be measures to stimulate economic growth and the automotive sector can be the driver of that change. The SMMT has said it will work with the government to ensure delivery matches ambition. Read more

Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

Nearly a third of young drivers admit to taking pictures or video footage at the wheel to upload and show off on social media while driving. Research of 1,000 18 to 26-year-olds with a full driving licence revealed some of the riskiest things they’ve done behind the wheel, including texting and racing friends on public roads. Read more

VM News

Car production dips while CV output soars

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK car production decreased by 14% in July, while commercial vehicle output soared 71.7%. Read more

SMMT figures revealed that 65,478 vehicles were produced in the month, with electric vehicle output down 18.6%. However, after four months of decline, production of commercial vehicles climbed to 15,252 units. Read more

Bentley first car manufacturer to join global body for responsibly-sourced leather

Bentley Motors has become the first automotive member of Leather Naturally, the global voice of the sustainable leather industry. The international, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) is dedicated to promoting the use of certified, properly-sourced leather as a natural by-product of a responsible circular economy. Read more

Hyundai Motor Unveils New ‘Hyundai Way’ Strategy

Hyundai Motor Company hosted its 2024 CEO Investor Day, unveiling its new mid- to long-term strategy, the ‘Hyundai Way’.At the event, the company disclosed its commitment to enhancing its electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid competitiveness, advancing its battery and autonomous vehicle technologies, and expanding its vision as an energy mobilizer. Read more

smart #5 World Premiere: The First-Ever Premium Mid-Size SUV from smart

smart, the all-electric automotive brand, has unveiled the all-new smart #5 at the world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia. With a super-charging function delivering 70% of battery capacity in 15 minutes, the model offers a range of around 500 miles and full ADAS technologies. Read more

Five wins for Volkswagen in What Car? Electric Car Awards

Volkswagen is celebrating after taking five What Car? Electric Car wins, including the Golf 1.5 TSI eHybrid winning Best Hybrid Family Car, the Passat 1.5 TSI eHybrid winning Best Hybrid Estate Car, the Golf GTE being named Best Used Hybrid Family Car, the Passat GTE named Best Used Hybrid Estate Car, and the ID.3 58 kWh winning Best Used Electric Family Car. Read more

People

Chloe Porter is leaving Zurich UK after 14 years to join Hastings Direct as Head of Total Loss and Engineering.
Ted Williams has started a new position as Global Director of Business Services at Sherwin-Williams.
Michael Massey has announced he will be returning as a judge at the National Paint Championships during Automechanika UK 2025.
Kevern Thompson is joining the senior leadership team of Thao Group to oversee its growing bodyshop portfolio.

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NWVA fundraiser for DEBRA

30 August 2024

Bodyshop, People, Supplier, Vehicle Repair, wellbeing and Words

The winning team will be presented with the Bob Linwood Memorial trophy. Bob’s dedication to bringing young talent into the industry and his devotion to charitable causes was unparalleled.

DEBRA is the national charity supporting those directly affected by, and working with, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a potentially fatal skin condition that causes constant pain due to unstoppable internal and external blistering. DEBRA provides lifelong care and support to the entire EB community.

To support the cause, please click here.