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UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 hailed a huge success
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (211+ words) The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 has reported an 18% increase in attendance from 2024. It welcomed 6, 098 garage, bodyshop and detailing business owners and senior technicians to the NEC Birmingham. Meanwhile, more than 200 brands exhibited including Akzo Nobel, Mirka, Alliance Automotive Group, Bosch…...
Unite warns that ZEV Mandate puts jobs at risk
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (158+ words) The Unite union has warned that current ZEV Mandate targets are putting automotive jobs in the UK at risk. It believes existing targets are fundamentally flawed and called on the government to adjust them in line with customer demand. The…...
Used electric vehicles undercutting ICE models
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (189+ words) Used electric vehicles are on average "1, 800 cheaper than equivalent petrol and diesel models, according to the latest analysis from Big Motoring World. It compared the prices of eight of the most popular two-year-old electric models with petrol and diesel variations…...
Spencer Bell joins Motor Parts Direct to accelerate digitalisation
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (186+ words) Bodyshop Magazine Spencer Bell joins Motor Parts Direct to accelerate digitalisation Motor Parts Direct has appointed Spencer Bell as head of digital commerce to accelerate digital growth. He joins with more than 20 years of experience in digital commerce, transformation, online…...
RAC warns of scam using its brand
1+ day, 43+ min ago (162+ words) The RAC has warned motorists to be wary of a scam offering 60% discounts on some of its services. It has reported that fraudsters are sending out phishing emails using the RAC brand to steal personal details. The email offers a…...
Traditional workshops must evolve or die, warns Mahle
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (285+ words) Traditional workshops risk being left behind by technology if they fail to evolve, Mahle has warned. It said bodyshop owners need to rethink what makes a successful workshop with a focus diagnostics, software and high-voltage systems. The shift if being…...
Fleets turn to independent workshops to cut SMR costs
2+ day, 1+ min ago (270+ words) Fleets are increasingly sending service, maintenance and repair work to independent workshops instead of dealers in a bid to cut costs. According to epyx, hourly rates at franchised dealers have increased by 32% from "70 in January 2020 to "93 in March 2026, while rates…...
Europcar Mobility Group joins AFP
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (130+ words) Europcar Mobility Group UK has joined the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) as a Fleet Support Provider. The move reflects the growing impact fleets have on the wider UK economy. The AFP, which represents more than 1, 000 individuals and companies, supports…...
EVOLVE Ireland agrees green parts deal with Condrons
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) EVOLVE Ireland has announced a new partnership with green parts supplier Condrons Car Dismantlers. The move supports EVOLE Ireland's mission to drive the wider adoption of high-quality green parts in vehicle repair. Condrons Car Dismantler is a nationally recognised supplier…...
LKQ Academy enhances electric vehicle and ADAS training
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (243+ words) LKQ Academy and Valeo Service UK have announced a new partnership to deliver electric vehicle and ADAS training to workshops. The collaboration aims to equip technicians with the skills to handle modern vehicles. Training, which will take place through the…...