Vella Group acquires Axiom to strengthen footprint
The Vella Group has acquired the Axiom Accident Repair Centres sites in Peterborough and Daventry to strengthen its footprint across the east of England. The move lifts Vella's [...]
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Whaley Bridge ARC declared first carbon negative bodyshop
Whaley Bridge Accident Repair Centre (WBARC) in Derbyshire has been recognised as the UK’s first carbon negative bodyshop. Working with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR) since [...]
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Industry alliance unveils Automotive Work Experience Week
School of Thought Automotive has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Autotech Academy to launch Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24), [...]
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UKGBE highlights show features and new training hubs for bodyshops
As excitement builds for the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) at the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June, the organisers of the trade exhibition have unveiled [...]
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NBRA calls for fair insurance valuations
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) today published its support of findings from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding insurance valuations. Specifically, the [...]
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Car production enjoys six straight months of growth
UK car production was up 14.6% in February to 79,907 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it marked the sixth [...]
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Kevern Thompson joins WhoCanFixMyCar as CEO
WhoCanFixMyCar today announced the appointment of Kevern Thompson as its new chief executive officer. Thompson, who spent eight years working as commercial manager at The CAPS [...]
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IMI urges bodyshop apprentices to register for Skills Competition
With registrations for the 2024 WorldSkills UK/IMI Skills competitions closing next Thursday (28 March), the Institute of the Motoring Industry is urging bodyshops to sign up [...]
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LCV values enjoy steady growth
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Government rules out new EV grants
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Smart motorway faults exposed
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